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    Russian Revolution Mini-Q

    Historical Context: The Russian Revolution is dated to November 1917 (October 1917 on the Russian calendar), when
    Bolshevik Party forces took over the government offices in Petrograd. However, the problems that led toward revolution
    had been developing for generations. As a historian-in-training, it is your job to analyze the documents provided,
    answer the guiding questions, and determine: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution?

    PART 1:
    Document 1
    What trenches is this report referring to? What were those trenches like?
    “Unarmed men had to
    be sent into the The routes dug in the ground, they were tight and full of men waiting there
    trenches to wait till chance at war.
    their comrades were
    killed or wounded and
    their rifles became Why do you think soldiers had to wait for other soldiers to be killed in
    available.” —Report order to get their rifles?
    from a British officer
    Becuase weapon inventory was low, not evryone could carry their own.
    in Russia

    Document 2

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    Describe the visuals you see in this cartoon in
    detail:

    It’s the ranks of people. The Royals first, of course,


    they are too good to do anything. Then the
    governors, that do the dirty work for the king and
    queen. After that the Religious pastors and
    priests. Below them are the Army men who follow
    orders regarding what those orders are. And the
    upper-class people who live a life of bounty.
    Finally, the lower class provides the backbone and
    food, and sons to serve.

    Infer: What does this political cartoon tell you


    about Russian society?

    You are very distinguished by what class you're born in.

    Document 3
    Why do you think he mentions that “well-dressed women” are
    begging? What does that tell you about the state of Russia?
    “We will soon have a famine.… In the
    suburbs of Petrograd you can see The economy fell quickly the luxurious life was no longer an
    well-dressed women begging on the option for most.
    streets. It is very cold. People have
    nothing to burn in their stoves. Here
    and there at night they tear down
    wooden fences. What has happened to Why are people tearing down fences? What does that tell you
    the twentieth century! What has about the state of Russia?
    happened to Civilization!” —Writer
    Maxim Gorky Its so that they can burn the wood for warmth.

    Document 4
    Bloody Sunday or Red Sunday is What happened on Bloody Sunday?
    the name given to the events of
    Sunday, 22 January 1905 in St Unarmed people were fired on by the royal guards, the people
    Petersburg, Russia, when unarmed wanted to present a petition to Nicholas ll of Russia.
    demonstrators led by Father Georgy
    Gapon were fired upon by soldiers
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    of the Imperial Guard as they How would people view the Tsar after this event?
    marched towards the Winter Palace
    to present a petition to Tsar The Tsar already didn’t have a good reputation they were like a
    Nicholas II of Russia. dictatorship in a way. After bloody Sunday the people would have
    more resentment to burn.

    Document 5
    “Down with the war! What are the women workers upset with? What do
    Down with the high cost they want?
    of living! Down with
    hunger! Bread for the They want the cost of living to go down. Most of
    workers!” —Chant of them struggled to pay before the prices went up now
    women textile workers it was almost impossible.

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    PART 2: The Russian Revolution

    Directions: Complete the following questions using resources from the links listed below:
    To begin this assignment, watch the Ted-Ed video: History vs. Vladimir Lenin and then answer the following
    questions. If the video does not work try this link.

    1. When was serfdom- a form of slavery where farmers are bound to their land- abolished
    in Russia?
    1861, serfdom was abolished slaves were now free to move.
    2. Why did few Russians see an improvement in their quality of life after serfdom was
    Abolished?
    From one terrible job came another, all those slaves had to work somewhere if they left, that somewhere was mainly
    factories.
    3. What reforms did the Tsar introduce in 1905 following an attempted revolution? Were these reforms effective?
    An elected parliament was created, this didn’t help much because Tsar still held all of the power.
    4. Why was Lenin determined to remove the Tsar from power?
    Tsar was following in his fathers footsteps, and the old Tsar killed Lenin’s brother.
    5. What uprising forced the Tsar to abdicate?
    In 1917 an uprising happened and forced Tsar to back down.
    6. Who assumed power in Russia following the abdication of the Tsar?
    Alexander Kerensky was appointed by the Duma.
    7. How did Lenin return to Russia from exile in Switzerland?

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    The Germans sent him home so that he could influence uprisings and riots there.

    8. When did Lenin assume power in Russia?


    In October 1917
    9. Why did the Bolsheviks murder the Tsar and the entire Romanov family?
    Any remaining heir of Tsar would be appointed as the new ruler by other European powers.
    10. Who did Lenin not want to assume power following his death? Was his warning listened to?
    He did not want Stalion to assume power, and no his warning came too late.
    11. What kind of regime in Russia is Lenin responsible for establishing?
    He established a totalitarian regime
    12. How did Lenin and his Bolsheviks have a positive impact on the history of Russia?
    Under their rule almost every citizen had a roof over their head, had more education, and gave women opportunities.

    PART 3:
    Define the Your own definition Add a picture to help you remember what a kulak
    word Kulak is

    Lenin’s Telegram
    August 11, 1918

    DIRECTIONS: Use the Lennon’s Telegram


    resource to answer the questions below:

    1. How does Lenin view the Kulaks?


    As a threat to the revolution
    2. What do you think the word
    “insurrection” means?
    The revolution will crush the Kulaks.
    3. What four things does Lenin order
    his communist supporters to do to the
    Kulaks?
    Hang them, publish their names, take their
    grain, take hostages based on the last
    telegram.
    4. What does Lenin want the Russian
    people to see and feel?
    He wanted them to resent and see the
    Kulaks as a threat, and he wanted them to
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    see their executions.
    5. Why would taking the grain from the Kulaks be a horrible punishment?
    It would be taking away their main food supply, and they would have no way of growing more.
    6. What do you think Lenin meant when he said, “Find some truly hard people”?
    The worst/ most influential ones?
    7. After reading this telegram, what words would you use to describe Lenin?
    Dangerous, assertive, and certain/ clear.
    8. Do you think Lenin ordering the murder of the Kulaks was meant to create fear in Russia or because he is
    fearful of the Kulaks?
    Both. As seen before it is better when people fear and trust you. I don’t think he was really fearful of the Kulaks but
    he knew that it was better to get rid of the possible threat.

    According to the documents and the video, what were the causes of the Russian Revolution and do you
    think Lenin was making changes to help the people of Russia? Answer should be a minimum of a 9-10
    sentence paragraph with EVIDENCE from all parts. Highlight evidence from part 1 yellow. Highlight
    evidence from part 2 green. Highlight evidence from part 3 blue.

    The Russian revolution had social reform in mind when the events took place. In

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