Revolution in Russia

1.3 Revolution in Russia
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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1.3 Revolution in Russia

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Side quest
Form a list of words you do not know the meaning of

These words can be from your text/work book or during the explanation from your teacher

Write these words in your notebook

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Goals for today

  • You'll be able to explain the internal situation of Russia (political and economical)

  • You'll be able to name the leading figures of the Russian Empire and Russian Revolution

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Why was Russia forced to make peace with the Central Powers?

Slide 4 - Open question

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Russian Empire (before the Revolution)

  • Empire ruled by Tsars (monarchy) no real democracy
  • Mostly agrarian economy
  • 80% of the population are poor farmers
  • The Orthodox Church and army had great influence
  • Critisims was supressed by the secret service

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Russian unrest (before the Revolution)

  • Radical ideas are popular among students
  • Ethnical unrest
  • In 1905 Russia lost a war against Japan
  • Famine (especially during the end of WW1)
  • Strikes and protests 

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Revolution: 
a major unexpected change

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Slide 11 - Video

Assignments

Assignment 1 from your workbook (on page 14)
+ assignment 8 from your workbook (on page 30)

Done? Geschiedenis Inside: Lenin (on Spotify) 3 part podcast

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Which words that you found difficult have you written down?

Slide 13 - Open question