The 1917 Revolutions: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The 1917 Revolutions, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on The 1917 Revolutions, as a list
- June 2025, Y219, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The actions of Kerensky were the most important reason for Bolshevik success in Russia in 1917.’ How far do you agree?
- June 2024, Y219, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the reasons for the unpopularity of the Provisional Government by October 1917.
- June 2023, Y219, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the impact of the First World War on Russia between 1914 and the end of 1916. OR
- June 2022, Y219, Q1(b) (20 marks): How important were the actions of the Bolsheviks between March and November 1917 in bringing about the fall of the Provisional Government? OR
- June 2022, Y219, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more important in causing the Revolution of March 1917? (i) Economic problems (ii) The leadership of Tsar Nicholas II Explain your an
- November 2021, Y219, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following had a greater impact on the collapse of the Provisional Government in November 1917? (i) The actions of Kerensky (ii) The role of Trotsky
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