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Russian Revolution of 1917



World War I and social unrest combined to push Russia to the edge of revolution. The events that followed led to Russia's exit from WWI and became a turning point in world history. Two revolutions actually took place within Russia during this time period. The first is known as the Russian Revolution and the second is known as the Bolshevik Revolution.
 * Background**:

‍**Objectives**:
Explain the long term and short term causes of Russian Revolution Evaluate the impact of WWI on the Russian Revolution Evaluate the impact of the revolution on the future of Russia

Essential Questions: A revolution is caused by a major disagreement between two or more people. At times it may concern religion, culture, land, or freedom. Causes a larger uproar. French Revolution. Politics and economics. Huge changes. I dont think so because sometimes one person will want what the other person wants, making things unequal. And sometimes those resources could run out leaving the other person with less therefore potentially causing a revolution. Sometimes depending on the people. People get greedy. Greed causes conflict. I think they do because the military wants what is best for the country and its people and they will go out of their way to accomplish their mission as safely as possible. Are they abussing their powers?
 * What causes a Revolution?
 * Can people ever equally share ressources?
 * Do military orders have to be followed? Why or why not?

Below is a very brief PPT of an overviewe of the Russian Revolution: [|PPT Russian Revolution] -The cause was WWI because they were not prepared to fight and they essentially ran out of supplies. -There was a lack of industrialization which in turn decreased the number of jobs that were available not allowing people to work so they were less weathly. -Moscow was established as the capital of Russia on November 1917. -The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended the war with Germany and was viewed as a violation against France and Britains allies. -The civil war lasted for more than 2 years. -Czar wanted a son to pass on his name. -Alexandra passed on her gene of Hemophilia to her son. -Resputant was a self proclaimed munk that could calm down Alexi, the son. -Nicholas was a terrible ruler and the fact that his wife was German made it worse.
 * **In your wiki, add five things that you learned abolut the revolution from this powerpoint**:

‍ **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:[|BBC Long Term Causes]


 * Please use one or two additional sites to complete this work and annotate them on your graphic before you upload it**.


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

Record the information you gather in the attachment provided here:

A good site to begin with:[|Causes of Revolution] or : [|Revolution of 1917]

**Visual Discovery Activity** :

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



You can use this graphic to complete the visual discovery
 * **Complete terms om Section 3 of Chapter 12: Russian Revolution [[file:Section 3 Terms.doc]]**
 * You may use your on line text or you may use the internet to complete this work **

**Role of Rasputin**: 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.

Below is a video clip on Rasputin:

As you watch the clip take notes here...


 * Read pages 393-395 in your text and complete the attached graphic organizer...[[file:GO Russian Revolution.doc]]