Exam source revision

Question 1

what type of source is source 1: primary or secondary

Answer 1

Primary

Question 2

what does he try to introduce in source 1 and what is Stalin trying to prove?

Answer 2

He’s introducing one of his first five years plans and is trying to prove the benifits of the fist five year plan as he says “ we are constantly being defeated… we are 50 or 100 years behind the advanced countries.”

Question 3

in source 1 what does Stalin explicitly call for?

Answer 3

He’s explicitly calling for a 45% industrial output and to fufil the five year plan in four years.

Question 4

in source 1 what will Stalin do to those who refuse to help industrialise the counrty?

Answer 4

He will Perish those who refuse, as he uses fear to get people to follow what he says.

Question 5

In source 1 what is the implied message of the source?

Answer 5

the implied message of source one is the urgency of rapid industrialisation to avoid falling further behind.

Question 6

Is Source 2 considered reliable?

Answer 6

: Source 2 is considered reliable because it has been published by a university press, indicating thorough fact-checking and peer review processes.

Question 7

is source 2 a secondary or primary source?

Answer 7

Secondary

Question 8

What does Source 2 focus on?

Answer 8

Source 2 examines the production outcomes of the first five-year plan in the Soviet Union.

Question 9

How did Stalin manipulate production numbers according to Source 2?

Answer 9

Stalin deflated production numbers to create the illusion of higher productivity and to motivate increased effort among workers.

Question 10

in source 2 did Stalin make any improvements with the five plans?

Answer 10

he showcased significant improvement despite falling short of the target.

Question 11

According to Source 2, what impact did Stalin’s five-year plans have on Soviet society?

Answer 11

Source 2 suggests that Stalin’s five-year plans led to substantial gains in productivity, resulting in the development of more infrastructure, factories, and advancement within Soviet society.

Question 12

What are the credentials of the author of Source 3, and why is the source considered reliable?

Answer 12

The author of Source 3 is highly credentialed, having authored many textbooks and undergone peer review, ensuring reliability and expertise in the subject area.

Question 13

How does Source 3 initially portray living standards under Stalin’s plans?

Answer 13

Source 3 begins by depicting poor living standards, suggesting a negative outlook.

Question 14

According to Source 3, what positive aspects resulted from Stalin’s plans?

Answer 14

Despite the initial negativity, Source 3 highlights that Stalin’s plans had positive impacts on the community, such as increased family income and access to education.

Question 15

How does Source 3 suggest Stalin’s plans affected the lives of peasants who moved to urban areas?

Answer 15

Source 3 indicates that life improved for peasants who migrated from farms to cities under Stalin’s plans.

Question 16

According to Source 3, who benefited the most from Stalin’s ideology, and what is the suggestion?

Answer 16

Source 3 suggests that Stalin’s ideology primarily benefited a specific group of workers, indicating efficiency but also potential inequality in its implementation.

Question 17

Why does the term “HOLIDAY” in Source 4 imply something positive?

Answer 17

The use of the term “HOLIDAY” suggests a positive connotation, indicating that the subject matter depicted in the painting is portrayed as enjoyable or pleasurable.

Question 18

What type of source is the painting described in Source 4, and why is it significant?

Answer 18

The painting in Source 4 is a primary source, created by a Soviet artist in 1937. It is significant because it provides direct insight into the propaganda efforts in that period.

Question 19

How does Source 4 describe the painting in relation to Stalin’s control over people’s lives?

Answer 19

Source 4 describes the painting as a form of propaganda controlled by Stalin to manipulate public perception, particularly targeting industrial workers in urban areas to portray a false sense of enjoyment and satisfaction despite the harsh realities they faced.

Question 20

Despite the portrayal of happiness in the painting, what contrasting reality does Source 4 highlight?

Answer 20

Source 4 highlights the contrast between the depiction of plenty and happiness in the painting and the harsh truth of famine and starvation experienced by the population during the same period.

Question 21

What is the main message conveyed by Source 4 regarding the painting’s portrayal of Soviet life under Stalin?

Answer 21

Source 4 portrays the painting as propaganda, distorting reality by presenting a false image under Stalin while hiding the suffering of the Soviet people.