Aim: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution

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Aim What were the causes of the Russian
Revolution
The Sickle is a symbol of the farmers.
Do Now What do you think this symbol means?
The Hammer is A symbol of the factory workers.
Why was this symbol put on the flag of the new
Russian nation, renamed the Soviet Union, after
the Revolution?

• Mr. McEntarfer Global IV HSLPS

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Instructional Objectives

• We will be able to
• Describe the causes of the Russian Revolution
• Explain the changes brought about by the Russian
  Revolution.

• Agenda
• Do Now
• Discuss Causes of Revolution
• J.A.I.L
• Lenins Promise
• Play
• Summary

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Setting the Stage

• The Russian Revolution was like a bomb with a
  long fuse. The explosion came in 1917, but the
  fuse had been burning for years. For a century
  the oppressive rule of the czars promoted revolt
  and assassination.

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Causes of Revolution

• Nationalism
• Social Injustice
• Economic Distress
• Unpopular Methods of Rule
• Enlightenment Ideas

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The Russian Revolution put the Czar in J.A.I.L
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J Japan humiliates Russia in the Russo-Japanese
War.

• Japan crushed Russia destroying their navy and
  taking over territory in the East. The Russian
  people are embarrassed and blamed the Czar.
• Which cause of Revolutions would make the Russian
  people want to revolt after losing a war?
• Nationalism
• Unpopular Methods of Rule

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Where was this published. Why was it published?
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The Russo-Japanese War1904-1905
The Battle of TsushimaThe results startled the
world!
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A - A Lot of Military Losses During WWI

• Losing battles, millions dying because Russian
  soldiers will poorly prepared and lead for a
  cause many did not understand. Two casualties by
  1915.
• Which cause of revolutions would make large
  numbers of soldiers want to revolt after numerous
  defeats?
• Nationalism
• Unpopular Methods of Rule

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World War I
Why did entering World War I prove devastating
for Nicholas?
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I Incompetence of Czar Nicholas the II

• The Czar could not solve food and fuel shortages.
  
• The Czar had his soldiers open fire on civilians
  protesting outside his palace creating a massacre
  Bloody Sunday
• What cause of revolution would make the people
  want to revolt because of an incompetent Czar and
  food shortages?
• Unpopular Methods of Rule
• Economic Distress

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Bloody Sunday
How would people feel about the government if
soldiers opened fire on protesters here?
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L - Landless Peasants Want Land

• The peasants worked the land, but didnt own it.
• What causes of Revolution would make landless
  peasants want to revolt?
• Economic Distress
• Social Injustice

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J.A.I.L Leads to Revolution of 1917

• Causes
• Nationalism
• Social Injustice
• Economic Distress
• Unpopular Methods of Rule
• Enlightenment Ideas

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Lenin

• Lenins Party - Bolsheviks
• Lenin believed in Socialism
• Lenins Promise Peace, Land and Bread.
• What cause of revolution would make Russians want
  to revolt after hearing Lenins new ideas?
• Enlightenment Ideas.

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Germanys secret weapon was Lenin. They sent him
in a sealed rail car from exile in Austria to
Russia where he immediately started talking
revolution.
Why did the Germans send Lenin to Russia?
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• Upon his arrival Lenin began speaking out against
  the war and the provisional government.

Peace, land and Bread!!!
Why did Lenins message of peace, land and bread
appeal to the Russian peasants and workers?
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Power to the people! Factory workers and farmers
rise up! Peace, land and bread!
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Political Cartoon

• According to this poster what is another one of
  Lenins goals?

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• Effects
• Russia becomes USSR (Soviet Union). The first
  communist country.
• WWI Russia drops out of the war
• Lenins Plan
• Forced Socialism (Communism) Redistribute the
  wealth and land. Bring all industry and property
  under the control of the government with public
  ownership.
• NEP New Economic Plan Include a little bit of
  capitalism to get the economy going.

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Czar and his family are killed

• Why did Lenin have the Czar and his family killed?

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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• According to the treaty with Germany Russia had
  to give up massive amounts of territory. It was
  the only way that Lenin could fulfill his promise
  of peace.

What does this map tell us about how Russia was
doing in the war with Germany?
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Activity

• Read the Play What was Life Like in Czarist
  Russia?
• Players
• Ivana Break
• Ufis
• Lifis Tuff
• No Nameski

Answer questions from play
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Summary Questions

• What are the causes of Revolution?
• How did the Russo-Japanese War lead to
  revolution?
• How was the Czar an ineffective ruler?
• How did WW1 contribute to the Russian Revolution?
• What did Lenin promise the people of Russia?
• What changes did Lenin make in Russia

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Homework

• Handout on Russian Revolution.