Paper 2, Paper 2, Paper 2…

1. Paper 2, Paper 2, Paper 2… • 2 essays • 1 on SPS • 1 on Cold War • Approx. 40 min each

2. Paper 2  LeninHow successful was Lenin in solving the problems he faced? • Be aware of the rubric criteria • Be sure to address the question/task

3. General Critiques • Too informal  language and presentation • “On the other hand” • “Jump to” “baby communism” • Too long (esp. intro)  Intro: 3-5 sent. MAX!! • Vague/weak/missing THESIS & Topic Sent. • Missing: • Facts • Analysis of facts • HISTORIOGRAPHY • Soviet Orthodox = historiography • Russian Orthodox = church • 95% of responses did not use USSR – only used Russia….

4. Definitions • Russian Population before the 1860s: • 90%+ = serfs • 10% Aristocracy/Nobility, Clergy (Russian Orthodox) • No industrial proletariat, no real bourgeoisie • Russian population 1860s-1920s: • Emancipated serfs = peasants, farmers • Rise of Political parties --- including Communists • Aristocracy/Nobility, Clergy (Russian Orthodox) still exist • Czar deposed by Kerensky & Provisional Government in Feb. 1917 • Military • No industrial proletariat, no real bourgeoisie • USSR population under Lenin: • Communist party (all others banned) • Aristocrats/Nobles & Clergy flee or go into hiding • Czar = executed • Military • NEP – Peasant capitalism • Kulaks • Attempt to create an industrial sector • USSR Population under Stalin: • All opposition banned (Totalitarianism) • Military • Ethnic minorities in SSRs • Jews  Chinese Siberian border • Creation of large scale Industrial class • De-kulakization • Majority of pop = Agricultural • Collective farmers

5. Sample Paper 2: Single Party States Essay Prompts • Select 1 prompt from either: • Establishment • Domestic Policies & Global impact • You must use STALIN • Outline as a group • Pay attention to the Rubric criteria • Reference Lenin Paper 2 • (but not the specific examples in the historical knowledge box)