Revolutions: ACTIVITY: the causes of the February Revolution - source analysis (p. 137 - 138)

• Humanities
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Why do societies experience revolution?

Statement of Inquiry: At different times and locations, societies can experience revolutionairy change, due to a variety of causes and ofter with long lasting consequences.

Key Concept: Change

Related Concept: Causality; Significance

Global Context: Orientation in space and time 

What are the different types of revolution?

This class:

• ACTIVITY BOX on p. 137 
• THINK-PAIR-SHARE on p. 137
• REFLECTION on p. 137 
• Anwer the questions in the LessonUp slides

Read Source A, B, C and D on p. 136 Write down any difficult English words and the Dutch translation in this box.

Read Source A. What is the Origin, Purpose, Value and Limitations of this source?

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Read Source B. What is the Origin, Purpose, Value and Limitations of this source?

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Read Source C. What is the Origin, Purpose, Value and Limitations of this source?

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Read Source D. What is the Origin, Purpose, Value and Limitations of this source?

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Compare the views expressed in Source A and Source D about the role of the First World War as a cause of the Russian Revolution. What is the main difference between these perspectives?

What is the message of Source D?

Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. 

'The February Revolution of 1917 was a direct result of the First World War'.
Do you agree? Explain your answer using the sources and your own knowledge.

What impact do you think the following factors had on the chances of revolution occuring in Russia?:
1: living and working conditions for people
2: The 1905 revolution
3: food shortages

Why do you think historians might disagree over the causes of the Russian Revolution?