The Rise and Rule of Single-Party States: Analysis, Comparison, and Evaluation

1. Exam Paper 2Topic 3 The rise and rule of single-party states

2. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2002 • 11. Analyze conditions that led to single-party states during the twentieth century. • 12. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of Hitler and Stalin. • 13. In what ways, and for what reasons, did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region, fail to achieve their objectives? • 14. Explain and examine the methods used by one of the following rulers of single-party states, to obtain and keep power: Lenin; Mao; Peron. • 15. Assess the treatment of women and religious groups in two single-party states.

3. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2003 • 11. “In order to achieve and retain power a leader of a single-party state needed to be ruthless, blind to human suffering and yet charismatic.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion? • 12. Account for the rise to power of one of the following: Castro; Mussolini; Nasser. • 13. Compare and contrast the economic and social policies of Mao and Stalin. • 14. In what ways, and for what reasons, did the aims and policies of two or more right wing rulers of single-party states differ? • 15. Examine the role of education and/or the arts in two single party states, each chosen from a different region.

4. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2004 • 11. Analyze the methods used by one single-party ruler in his successful bid for power. • 12. Evaluate the importance of ideology in the policies of two of the following rulers of single-party states: Castro; Hitler; Lenin; Nyrere. • 13. Compare and contrast the foreign policies of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region. • 14. In what ways, and to what extent, did either Nasser or Peron improve social and economic conditions? • 15. Examine the global impact of one ruler of a single-party state.

5. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2005 • 11. Analyze the methods used and the conditions which helped in the rise to power of one ruler of a single-party state. • 12. Evaluate the successes and failures of one ruler of a single-party state. • 13. Assess the methods used by either Lenin or Peron to maintain his regime. • 14. Compare and contrast the influence outside their own countries of Hitler and Mao. • 15. Examine the status of women in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region.

6. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2006 • 11. To what extent was the rise to power of either Hitler or Mao due to personal appeal and ability? • 12. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region. • 13. Assess the methods used by either Nasser or Peron to remain in power. • 14. In what ways, and with what results, was propaganda used by one ruler of a single-party state? • 15. Assess the importance of ideology for rulers of twentieth-century single-party states.

7. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2007 • 11. Analyze the methods used and the conditions which helped in the rise to power of one ruler of a single-party state. • 12. Evaluate the successes and failures of one ruler of a single-party state. • 13. Assess the methods used by either Lenin or Peron to maintain his regime. • 14. Compare and contrast the influence outside their own countries of Hitler and Mao. • 15. Examine the status of women in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region.

8. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2008 • 11. Compare and contrast the rise to power of two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region. • 12. To what extent was either Mussolini, between 1922 and 1945, or Nasser, between 1954 and 1970, successful in achieving his aims? • 13. In what ways did one ruler of a single-party state try to use education to support his regime? • 14. Analyze the successes and failures of the political career of either Lenin or Nyrere. • 15. Assess the importance of foreign policy for rulers of single-party states.

9. Topic 3: The rise and rule of single-party states • 2009 • 11. Analyze the methods used by either Castro or Peron to obtain power. • 12. “The aims and policies of single-party rulers followed their declared ideology.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion. • 13. Evaluate the domestic policies of either Hitler or Nasser. • 14. For what reasons, and with what success, did rulers of single-party states use foreign policy to maintain their power? At least two rulers should be considered. • 15. In what ways did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region (a) use, and (b) misuse, the arts and education?

10. Specimen Paper, 2010 • 13. Select two leaders of single party states, each chosen from a different region, and explain how and why the conditions of their state helped them to rise to power • 14. Analyze the ideology of a) one right-wing ruler, and b) one left wing ruler • 15. Compare and contrast the religious policies of Hitler and Peron • 16. In 1952 Kenyatta said: “God said this is our land, land in which we flourish as a people.” In what ways did people of Kenya a) benefit, and b) suffer from Kenyatta’s policies? • 17. To what extent were the social and economic policies of one of the following successful: Mao, Nasser, Stalin? • 18. Select one leader of a single-party state, and explain why there was opposition to his rule, and why the opposition succeeded or failed.

11. 2010 • 13. Analyze the conditions that enabled one left wing leader to become the ruler of a single party state. • 14. Discuss (a) the ideology of, and (b) the support for, one right wing ruler of a single-party state. • 15. Compare and contrast the domestic policies of two of the following: Castro, Kenyatta, Stalin • 16. Evaluate the methods used by either Peron or Nasser to maintain power. • 17. Examine the role of education in one single party or authoritarian state. • 18. In what ways, and to what extent, was propaganda important in the rise and rule of Hitler?

12. 2011 • 1. Compare and contrast the conditions which helped the rise to power of two right-wing leaders of single-party states. • 2. To what extent did either Mao’s or Stalin’s domestic policies solve the problems they faced? • 3. “Authoritarian leaders use political policies to maintain power.” With reference to either Nasser or Peron, to what extent do you agree with this statement? • 4. With reference to one left wing totalitarian state, examine its impact on the lives of its citizens. • 5. Describe how and why propaganda was used in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region. • 6. Analyze the treatment of religious groups in two singe party states, each chosen from a different region.

13. 2012 • 13. Assess the contribution of economic instability and lack of a united opposition to the rise to power of two leaders of single party states, each chosen from a different region. • 14. To what extent were either Kenyatta or Nyerere successful in dealing with the social and economic challenges facing the state after independence? • 15. Compare and contrast the treatment of religious groups and minorities in two authoritarian or single – party states, each chosen from a different region. • 16. Analyze the methods used by one single party ruler to establish totalitarian control. • 17. Assess the extent to which ideological appeal aided the rise and rule of one of the following; Sukarno, Nasser, Peron • 18. “Successful economic and social policies were essential for the single-party leader’s maintenance of power.” With reference to either Mao or Castro, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

14. Essay Wed….condensed into key topics • Compare and contrast the domestic policies (political, economic, social / cultural – ed, arts, media, minorities, religion…) of Castro and Stalin. (In what ways, and for what reasons, did the aims and policies of two or more left wing rulers of single-party states differ?) • In what ways, and for what reasons, did two rulers of single-party states, each chosen from a different region, fail to achieve their objectives / solve problems / improve social and economic conditions (successes and failures)…in their domestic policies? • Explain and examine the methods used by one of the following rulers of single-party states, to keep power: Stalin, Castro (Political, Economic, Social/Cultural, Religion)) • Assess the treatment / status of women and religious groups in two single-party states (could also be minorities….Women, National, Afro-Cubans) • Examine the role of education and/or the arts in two single party states • Evaluate the importance of ideology in the policies of two of the following rulers of single-party states: Castro, Stalin. (“The aims and policies of single-party rulers followed their declared ideology.” To what extent do you agree with this assertion?) • With reference to one left wing totalitarian state, examine its impact on the lives of its citizens. (Economic, Social / Cultural, Political..) • Describe how and why propaganda was used in two single-party states, each chosen from a different region, to maintain power. (Arts, Media, Education, Cult of Personality)

15. Propaganda Question • Arts – Socialist Realism; literature, music, art/poster art, sculpture • Media – manipulation, censorship, editing • Education – indoctrination; History falsified, Biology, philosophy, • Public Displays – speeches, rallies • All promoting Message/Ideology/ Cult of Personality