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Ch 25: Turning Point

Student version

Directions: When analyzing turning points in history, it is important to think about what changed and
what stayed the same before and after the event. In the boxes below, describe both similarities and
differences before and after the event for the region, Europe, and the world.

Turning Point: Lenin’s New Economic Policy

What stayed the same?

What Changed?
Before: After:

An effective Turning Point essay will either argue that the event was a turning point because of
differences or not a turning point because of similarities. Using the graphic organizer, construct a
paragraph that evaluates the merit of the event as a turning point.
Thesis:

Describe similarity or difference:

Explain why there is a similarity or difference:

One specific similarity or difference (Evidence):

How does your evidence prove your thesis?

TEACHER’S RESOURCE M ATERIALS | A History of Western Society for the AP® Course | CH. 25
© 2017 Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers
Based on the Fall 2017 AP® European History Curriculum Framework
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Ch 25: Turning Point

Instructor version

Directions: When analyzing turning points in history, it is important to think about what changed and
what stayed the same before and after the event. In the boxes below, describe both similarities and
differences before and after the event for the region, Europe, and the world.

Turning Point: Lenin’s New Economic Policy

What stayed the same?
 Lenin and the communists remain in power
 Communistic principles remain
 Still reliant on small family farms

What Changed?
Before: After:
 Food shortages  Increased food production
 War Communism  Capitalistic elements
 Government under threat of rebellion  Government power stabilized

An effective Turning Point essay will either argue that the event was a turning point because of
differences or not a turning point because of similarities. Using the graphic organizer, construct a
paragraph that evaluates the merit of the event as a turning point.
Thesis:

Describe similarity or difference:

Explain why there is a similarity or difference:

One specific similarity or difference (Evidence):

How does your evidence prove your thesis?

TEACHER’S RESOURCE M ATERIALS | A History of Western Society for the AP® Course | CH. 25
© 2017 Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishers
Based on the Fall 2017 AP® European History Curriculum Framework