

5a Make your own copy of this table,
or copy this one into your word processor and complete it. Your task is
to study each statement and decide whether the writer of Source 5 would
accept it.
Statement |
Writer of Source 5 would say
this is true / false because
|
Stalin has no plans to take control of Continental
Europe |
Stalin is happy to co-operate with all other governments |
|
Stalin wants to take over the Far East |
|
Stalin's aims are immense, but there is no way he can
practically achieve them |
|
The West does not need to act quickly against the USSR |
|
Western Civilisation is under threat |
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5b Add another column to your table.
This column should be headed 'My view of this statement'
5c What is your overall impression
of this source:
a reasonable assessment of Stalin's aims based on the facts?
an over reaction to Stalin's actions based on fear and prejudice against
the USSR?

Fill out the relevant line of your Case Study Worksheet.
Look at your answers to the questions on source 5.
Has this source given you any ideas about awkward questions to ask the
leaders?
What evidence have you found which you think they will find hard to
explain?
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