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Russia 1917. November 21-22, 2013 Objective: Students will examine the events that took place in Russia during 1917 through text, video and timeline. No Warm-Up.
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Russia 1917 November 21-22, 2013 Objective: Students will examine the events that took place in Russia during 1917 through text, video and timeline. No Warm-Up. Homework: On separate paper, research and write 10 facts about one event/person from 1917 Russia. Choose this event/person from today’s text.
Romanov Dynasty (1613-1917) • The Romanov family rules as an absolute monarchy headed by Czar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra.
The March Revolution • Czar Nicholas II is forced to abdicate and a provisional government is established. • The new government plans reforms and the establishment of a democracy and constitution.
However, there is much unrest due to: • 1. Heavy losses during World War I • 2. Harsh working conditions and low wages • 3. High cost and rationing of food • 4. Distant, ineffective rulers
The November Revolution • Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrow the new provisional government, sign a peace treaty with Germany, execute the royal family. • Russia is now the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republic) aka the Soviet Union.
‘Russia 1917’ • READ TEXT. • In your notebook, create an illustrated time line of six 1917 events from the text. • Include the month and label each event.
works cited Brun, Henry. Essential World History. New York, NY: Amsco School Publication, Inc. 2006. Print. http://www.cs.kent.edu/~vkromhou/documents/Russian%20Revolution%20unit.pdf