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Explore the causes, outcomes, and key figures of the Russian Revolution, including living conditions of peasants, Tsarist rule, and subsequent reforms. Engage in discussions, poster analyses, and summaries to deepen understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

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  1. Do This Now… • Take a seat • Turn to a partner and discuss the following: • “Think back to the revolution compare and contrast paper you wrote in the fall. What were some of the common causes of revolution? Which causes were the same between revolutions?” • Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class

  2. What were living conditions like for peasants in 19th century Russia?

  3. Russian Revolution • When was it? • 1917 • What was it? • Revolt against oppressive Tsarist rule • What was the outcome? • Established communist rule in Russia • Russia becomes Soviet Union • 1917 - 1991 Vladimir Lenin, Leader of Revolution

  4. Background of Russian Revolution? • NOT a spontaneous event • It was a LONG time coming • Russians citizens had problems with Tsarist rule dating back to 19th century • Another revolution even happened in 1905… Russian Tsars

  5. What were living conditions like for peasants in 19th century Russia?

  6. Gallery Walk • You will be visiting 6 posters around the room • At each poster, you will have 3 tasks: • Analyze the provided document • Discuss the provided question with partners • Record responses to discussion question on poster • You will have 5 minutes at each poster • If you finish early: • Read the comments of other students and respond to them

  7. Poster Summaries Review comments on home poster as a group. What seems to be the class consensus regarding the implications of the evidence? Be prepared to share as a class.

  8. Key Traits of Tsarist Russia • First tsars date back to 1400s • Tsarist rule considered “backwards” by most European countries: • No constitution • No political parties • Tsar has all the power • Russian citizens considered Tsars holy representatives of God Russian Tsars

  9. State of Russia, 1800s • Serfdom is still a thing • Serfs indebted to land owners • 90% of country is serfs • Worked land for nobles • 35 years lifespan • No education • High poverty rates • Illiterate • Viewed Tsar as representative of God Life of peasants in Tsarist Russia

  10. Tsar Alexander II and Reform • Takes power 1855 • Wants to reform Russia for the better: • Ended serfdom and helped serf own their own land • Reduced censorships of press • Introduced trial by jury • Increased industrialization efforts • Built railways across Russia Tsar Alexander II

  11. Problems with Reforms • Serf land ownership created debt: • Serfs became indebted to government for land • Land was of poor quality • Nobles felt threatened by sudden freedom of serfs • Industrialization created exploitation of working class • Alexander II assassinated in 1881 Tsar Alexander II

  12. Discussion What political ideas were popularized in Russia after the Revolution of 1905?

  13. Reminders Stack posters in corner by laptop cart Turn in homework answers to Maddie All school meeting at 12:00 in Sierra 108  Have a great weekend

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