Aim: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution
Do Now: What do you think
this symbol means?
The Sickle is a symbol
of the farmers.
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
Instructional Objectives
• We will be able to:
– Describe the causes of the Russian Revolution
– Explain the changes brought about by the
Russian Revolution.
Agenda:
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Do Now
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Discuss Causes of Revolution
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J.A.I.L
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Lenin’s Promise
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Play
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Summary
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.
Causes of
Revolution
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Nationalism
Social Injustice
Economic Distress
Unpopular Methods of Rule
Enlightenment Ideas
The Russian Revolution put the
Czar in J.A.I.L
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
Where was this published.
Why was it published?
The Russo-Japanese War:
1904-1905
The Battle of Tsushima:
The results startled the world!
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
World War I
Why did entering World War I prove
devastating for Nicholas?
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
Bloody Sunday
How would people feel
about the government if
soldiers opened fire on
protesters here?
L - Landless Peasants Want Land
• The peasants worked the land, but didn’t
own it.
– What causes of Revolution would make
landless peasants want to revolt?
• Economic Distress
• Social Injustice
J.A.I.L Leads to
Revolution of 1917
• Causes
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Nationalism
Social Injustice
Economic Distress
Unpopular Methods of Rule
Enlightenment Ideas
Lenin
• Lenin’s Party - Bolsheviks
• Lenin believed in – Socialism
• Lenin’s Promise: Peace, Land and Bread.
– What cause of revolution would make Russians
want to revolt after hearing Lenin’s new ideas?
• Enlightenment Ideas.
Why did the Germans send
Lenin to Russia?
Germany’s secret weapon
was Lenin. They sent him in a
sealed rail car from exile in
Austria to Russia where he
immediately started talking
revolution.
Upon his arrival Lenin began
speaking out against the war and
the provisional government.
Peace, land and
Bread!!!
Why did Lenin’s message of
peace, land and bread appeal
to the Russian peasants and
workers?
Power to the people! Factory
workers and farmers rise up!
Peace, land and bread!
Political
Cartoon
• According to this
poster what is
another one of
Lenin’s goals?
• Effects
– Russia becomes USSR (Soviet Union). The first
communist country.
– WWI – Russia drops out of the war
– Lenin’s 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.
Czar and his family are killed
• Why did Lenin
have the Czar and
his family killed?
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?
Activity
• Read the Play “What was Life Like in
Czarist Russia”?
– Players
• Ivana Break
• Ufis
• Lifis Tuff
• No Nameski
Answer questions from play
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
Homework:
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Handout on Russian Revolution.