Question

Highlight any five changes brought by Lenin in Russia after October Revolution of 1917 Or Explain briefly the main causes of the 'Rise of Nazi Dictatorship in Germany'

CBSE Class IX Social Science LA (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Role of Lenin in post 1917 Russian Revolution :

(i) A conflict between the provisional government and the Bolshevik grew in September 1917. Lenin started planning an uprising against the government and began to organise his supporters from army, Soviets and factories.

(ii) A military revolutionary committee under Lenin Trotski planned to seize power.

(iii) Uprising began on 4th October, 1917. The Prime Minister Karenski, with government troops tried to subdue the Bolshevik but failed.

(iv) Under the guidance of Lenin, the military Revolutionary committee responded quickly and by nightfall the city was under the committee's control.

(v) At a meeting all Russian Congress of Soviet in Petrograd, the majority approved the Bolshevik action. Russian Revolution brought Russia under communist control.                                                                                         
Or

Main causes of rise of Nazi Dictatorship :

(i) Defeat in the World War I.

(ii) Weakness of Weimar Republic : Due to proportional representation, one party rule became an impossible task, leading to a rule by coalitions. Another defect was Article 48, which gave the President the power to impose emergency, suspend civil rights and by decree.

(iii) Treaty of Versailles : Germany was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles. This made Germany to lose its overseas colonies, a tenth of its population, 13% of its territories and many more. The allied powers demilitarised Germany.

(iv) The Economic Crisis : German economy was worst hit, industrial production was reduced to 40%.

(v) Mass unemployment : Workers of Germany lost their jobs and were paid reduced wages, unemployed youths played cards or lined up at local unemployment exchange.

(vi) German people thought that Hitler would be a great dictator as he promised to undo the injustice of Treaty of Versailles. He also promised to give employment to those looking for work.

Answer 2

Answer:

1) Most of the industries and Banks were nationalised.

2) Land was declared a social property.

3) A peace treaty was signed with Germany.

4) The use of old titles we're banned.