Russian_Revolution_of_1917

Russian Revolution of 1917

Essential Questions:


 * What causes a Revolution?

A revolution is simply a change in society that amends daily life into something different from before. Revolutions can be physical or mental, from subjects such as ruling governments, like France, to economy, like the Industrial Revolution. I answered the wrong question.... religion, inequality and seeking of rights, disagreements, build over time
 * Can people ever equally share resources?

Resources cannot be shared equally by the people of Earth. It's not to say that the people of Earth are all greedy and power hungry (which many are), but simply that conditions do not allow it. The growth of strong nations will only continue in a manner that those less fortunate are unable to follow. As a result, those stuck with few resources they can call for their own are left with little as the world progresses. eventually, but only if we can get even more than the world has run out, people want rewards
 * Do military orders have to be followed? Why or why not?

Military orders are only worth the giver of the order. They are mainly followed because those who follow are unable to put up against it. Depends on situation, corruption may be evident, orders are just?

2/16/12 using this powerpoint
 * In your wiki, add five things that you learned abolut the revolution from this powerpoint**:

Russia had a small middle class with mainly farmers in the lower class The KGB was created as a result of the revolutions Russia created a treaty with Germany, making it kicked out of the Allied Alliance, but freeing it from war the new government had actually given more land and food to the peasants the communist movement had to be fought for, rather than simply emplaced with the change of power.

**Inquiry Activity** : **Long Term and Short Term Causes of Russian Revolution**

 * **Use the internet to identify** the long term causes of the Russian Revolution.

Record the information you gather in the attachment provided here: A good site to begin with: here
 * Please use one or two additional sites to complete this work and annotate them on your graphic before you upload it **.

Feb. Break


 * Use the internet to identify short term causes of the Russian Revolution

Record the information you gather in the attachment provided here:
 * Complete terms om Section 3 of Chapter 12: Russian Revolution: [[file:Section 3 Terms.doc]] **
 * Read pages 393-395 in your text and complete the attached graphic organizer:[[file:GO Russian Revolution.doc]] **

**Complete an I See/It Means based on the cartoon:**

Grigory Rasputin has been seen as a major contributor to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty. It was believed by many Russians that he had an enormous influence of the Tsarina Alexandra while Tsar Nicholas led the troops duirng WWI. The Tsarina believed that Rasputin could save her son from the problems of hemophilia.

As you watch a clip take notes here:

2/27/12


 * Opener:**

The most significant long term cause of the Revolution would simply be the fact that Russia had failed to industrialize properly. While it did industrialize, there were clear differences between the industrialization of Russia and that of countries such as Britain and the US. Russia's determination to follow the old ideas would result in less than adequate job positions. This would not allow for the creation of food or railroads, let alone weapons for war.
 * List and explain what you see as the most significant long term and short term cause of the Russian Revolution. Explain your answer:**

felt that old system (feudalism) was superior and wanted aristocracy wanted to stay as it was ^^ inflation and unrest -> country's size hindered -> too large, no want assistance = fails Nicholas II because he had little power and not many relations

A short term cause of the Revolution would be the fact that Russia had decided to fight in both the Russo-Japanese war and WWI. Both were clear to have Russia as losers, but Nicholas would insist in continuing. This would drain supplies and men from the Russian country, which obviously creates more troubles and mistrust. The fact that these wars took place while Nicholas had failed to secure his power would prove fatal. The provisional government that took place after Nicholas also continued in the war, which probably explains their short reign.

bad press for Russo-Japanese, economy went down in WWI, Nicholas has poor military skills to lead army Rasputin because he's crazy with power influenced government a lot through Alexandra (German) and Alexis -> Nicholas leaves for war -> Rasputin takes Nicholas' place civil war between red and white army


 * VIsual Discovery Activity:**
 * analyze the political cartoon that is on wiki about Rasputin:**
 * Now that you have completed the Dialectical journal on the movie clip on Rasputin, in paragraph form, explain the message of this cartoon. Use evidence from your dialectical journal to support your claim. **

Rasuptin had strong control over the Tsarina and the Tsar of Russia, as if they were his dolls, and by extension, all of Russia. While it would not be evident without the war, it indeed was true. This is because of his "healing powers" that he applied to Alexis under the disguise of a monk of a small religious sect. But in addition, his old ways would not leave him. Rasputin freely removed those who got in his way of power, and corrupted many others. After Nicholas II left Russia for the war, Alexandra had little understanding and patience for the politics of the nation. She would resort to one of her most trusted people, which Rasputin had made sure to be himself. Thus, Rasputin could freely command Russia without the intervention of Alexandra. Nicholas would have no knowledge of such actions until later, as he resided outside.

Nicholas seems oblivious Rasputin is very persuasive and sinister, possibly insane, must sin to be saved


 * Russian Revolution Activity: ( Based on graphic organizer) **

After the revolution, the economy would rise. This is because of the New Economy Plan that Lenin had placed, which allowed the sale of food for profit. That, in addition to a gain in land, would allow peasants to live easier lives. Many now shared the factories that they worked at, allowing a more stable income. But such positives would not make up for the loss of millions. The nation would have to work hard to make up for the loss. Another change would be of land and name. Rather than being just Russia, it would join other neighborly lands to form the USSR. This gain in land would give the people reasons for nationalism, unlike their former lives. But this would also mean that there would be more industrialization necessary to properly link the united lands.
 * What do you see as the major changes in Russia after the Revolution? Evaluate their impact on the Russian People**

no specific ruler: monarchy -> civil war -> communism = more hectic big race to begin industrialization