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FQ: What was the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on Russia?

FQ: What was the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on Russia? . Agenda (5 min )-Notes: Quiz ( 15 min )-Notes: Russian Revolution ( 35 min )-Class Activity: Complete Russian Revolution Concept Map (Groups) ( 5 min )-Share Out. Do Now- Review Quiz You may use your notes. Socialism- REVIEW.

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FQ: What was the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on Russia?

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  1. FQ: What was the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on Russia? Agenda • (5 min)-Notes: Quiz • (15 min)-Notes: Russian Revolution • (35 min)-Class Activity: Complete Russian Revolution Concept Map (Groups) • (5 min)-Share Out Do Now- Review • Quiz • You may use your notes

  2. Socialism- REVIEW • Socialism- the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all. • The government should actively plan the economy rather than depending on free-market capitalism to do the job. • Public ownership would help the workers who were at the mercy of greedy employers

  3. The Communist Manifesto • Karl Marx introduced the world to a radical type of socialism called Marxism in a 23-page pamphlet called The Communist Manifesto • In their manifesto, Marx and Engels argued that human societies have always been divided into warring classes. The middle class “haves” or employers, called the bourgeoisie, and the “have-nots” or workers, called proletariat. While the wealthy controlled the means of producing goods, the poor performed backbreaking labor under terrible conditions. • According to Marx and Engels, the Industrial Revolution had enriched the wealthy and impoverished the poor. The two writers predicted that the workers would overthrow the owners.

  4. The Future According to Marx • Marx described communism as a form of complete socialism in which the means of production- all land, mines, factories, railroads, and business- would be owned by the people. Private property would cease to exist. All goods and services would be shared equally.

  5. Russia Background- Czars End to Reform- The Romanovs • In 1881, Alexander III becomes czar, ends reforms • Institutes autocratic rule, suppressing all opposition • Nicholas II became czar in 1894, he continued the tradition of Russian autocracy (power lies in 1 person)

  6. The Revolutionary Movement Grows • Russia was rapidly undergoing industrialization. The horrible work conditions, low wages, and child labor stirred discontent. The government outlawed unions and workers began to organize strikes • Marxists- people who believed in Karl Marx’s views. They wanted to overthrow the czar and have the proletariat (workers) rule the country.

  7. The Revolutionary Movement Grows In 1903 the Marxist group split in two • Mensheviks- want to develop industry & large working class before starting a socialist revolution • Bolsheviks- more radical and were willing to sacrifice everything for change. They wanted to use force to bring Socialism immediately Their leader was Vladimir Lenin

  8. The Revolution of 1905 Bloody Sunday • January 22, 1905- 200,000 workers petitioned for a better working condition, more personal freedom, and an elected national legislature. • The soldiers were ordered to fire on the crowd killing several hundred. • This provoked violent strikes across the country

  9. The Revolution of 1905 • Czar Nicholas II reluctantly promised more freedom and approved the creation of the Duma (Russia’s first parliament) • The leaders were moderates who wanted Russia to become a constitutional monarchy • Not wanting to share power Czar Nicolas II dissolved the Duma after 10 weeks

  10. The March Revolution • Riots were wide spread in 1917 due to shortages of bread and fuel from WWI. • At first soldier shot the protesters, but later sided with them. • The riots lead to an uprising that forced Czar Nicolas II to abdicate his throne. • A year later his family and himself are executed by revolutionaries

  11. The March Revolution • A provisional government (temporary government is set up by the Duma). • It is headed by Alexander Kerensky

  12. The Bolshevik Revolution • Lenin returns from exile. His slogan “Peace, Land, and Bread” is shouted in the streets • November 1917- The Bolshevik Red Guards (factory workers) stormed the Winter Palace in Petrograd and took over government offices. They arrested the leaders of the provisional government

  13. The Bolshevik Revolution • Lenin ordered all the farmland to be distributed among the peasants and the control of factories be given to workers • The new Bolshevik government ended Russia’s involvement in World War I • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk- between Russia and Germany in 1918. Russia surrendered a large part of Russia’s territory to Germany and its allies. • The humiliating terms of the treaty angered many Russians

  14. The Bolshevik Revolution Russian Civil War (1918-1920) • White Army- wanted to defeat the Bolshevik. They were aided by Western Countries including the U.S. • Red Army- The Bolshevik army was led by Leon Trotsky. They wanted to get rid of the enemies inside their country. • Result: The Red Army won proving they were able to seize power and maintain it. Around 15 million people died in the struggle and in the famine that followed.

  15. Lenin Rules Russia New Economic Policy (NEP) • The revolution had destroyed the Russian Economy. Lenin sought to revive and restructure the government. • NEP reforms allowed peasants to sell their surplus crops instead of turning them over to the government. • The government kept control of major industries. Banks. And means of communication, but it let some small factories, businesses, and farms operate under private ownership. • The economy slowly recovered.

  16. Lenin Rules Russia Impact of Lenin’s Rule • The country was named the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) • The Bolsheviks renamed their party the “Communist Party” implying the power belonged to the people (from Karl Marx) • In reality the Communist Party held all the power and was more like a dictatorship

  17. Class Activity Directions • Purpose: As a group you will learn about 1event during the Russian Revolution. In another group you will share the information you have and learn about the other events from the Russian Revolution.  • (5 min)- Read through the information on the sheet individually. Use the reading techniques to help you read. • (10 min)- Table share and write- Discuss the following answers with your group and fill in the box- make sure everyone has the same thing. • (5 min)- Count Off (1,2,3,4- All 1’s at table 1/4)- Regroup to new tables • (10 min)- Share Information- Take turn and share your information about each event from the Russian Revolution. • (5 min)- Discuss: Impact of revolution on Russia under Lenin (Positive or Negative?)

  18. Share Out • Discuss: Impact of revolution on Russia under Lenin (Positive or Negative?)

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