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Explore the transformation in Russia from Czar Nicholas II to Lenin, including the influence of Rasputin, abdication, and the dawn of Soviet power post-Revolution. Uncover the upheaval, wars, and power shifts that defined this pivotal period in Russian history.
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Prior background: The rule of Czar Alexander III (Father of Nicholas II) • No reforms • Total Power • Do not question his ability, authority, etc • Used harsh measures for anyone against him • Secret police • Forbade any outside cultures within Russia
#1: Who was the last ruling Czar of Russia? • Czar Nicholas II • Romanov family ruled Russia for the last 300 years • Will fall with his reign
#2: How was Russia under the rule of Czar Nicholas II? • Almost like his father’s (Alexander III) • Did not want to surrender any power • Did not want to face new ideas or changes • Russia lagged behind in industry and advancements from the rest of Europe • Gap between rich and poor grew rapidly • Wanted to ignore the cries of the people • Unsteady, unstable, downwind of power
#3: What was the name of the priest who negatively influenced the Russian Royal family? • Rasputin • Seemed to be the only one that was able to cure the Czar to be Alexis • Known as the “Evil monk” • Alexandria put full trust in him
#4-6:4.Why was Rasputin so close to the royal family?5. What illness did Alexis have?6. Why was it important to conceal? • 5. Only one that was able to cure Alexis • 6. Hemophilia • 7. Heir to throne=shows weakness, unstable, early death
#7: What country defeated Russia in 1905? • Japan in the Russo-Japanese War • Not only beat them-crushed them
#8: What were some downfalls that led to Czar Nicholas abdicating his throne? • Lose of important and crucial wars (Russo-Japanese, Crimean, WWI) • Not listening to his peoples demands and needs • Allowing Rasputin into the royal circle • Not having the ability to keep up with the rest of Europe • Bloody Sunday • Czar gone during WWI
#9: Why did Russia leave WWI?#10: What year did the R. Revolution take place? • 9. Lack of authority at home, corruption in government, people wanting leadership and revolting, etc. • 10. 1917-1921
#11-12:11.Who was Vladimir Lenin?12.Who was responsible for his return to Russia? • 11. Leader of the Soviets and Bolsheviks: wanted change in Russia, let the people govern, control how things run. Leader of the revolt on the Czar and his family • 12. Germany
1. Who was Karl Marx?15. Why did Lenin believe in his teachings? 14.Figure from Germany who coined the term: Communism to describe the classless society that would exist if workers seized power in a country • Wanted everyone to get equal shares • Good idea, but not realistic or reality 15. Wanted change, new power, etc.
#16-18 • 16. Why did Germany help with Lenin’s return to Russia? Wanted them to get out of WWI so Germany could focus attention all on France and the allies • 17. What happened to Rasputin? Was assassinated (8 times) • 18. What happened March of 1917? March revolution: Change in Russia began, Czar to be overthrown, people upset, women storm the palace for answers: get none!!
#19-21 • 19. What was the Duma? Legislative body in government • 20. Who were the Soviets? Local councils consisting of workers, peasants, and soldiers who wanted change in Russia • 21. What did the Bolsheviks promise to the Russian People? “ Peace, Land, and Bread”
#22-23 • 22. How much power did the Soviets gain by Oct. 1917?- Great power, most people were rallying for their seize of power and to take down the Czar • 23. Why did Lenin promise: “Peace, land, and Bread?” Wanted Russia to get out of WWI-peace, everyone gets land, and everyone has the opportunity to get food
#24-25 • 24. What happened to Czar Nicholas II and his family?- They were executed and the bodies were demolished. They vanished into world history. • 25. Who was Anna Anderson?- Lady who claimed she was Anastasia-survived the assassination
History Channel: Secrets of the Romanovs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cjcD8KvXFE • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ4bQUUtt8Y&feature=related
#27: How was Russia after the Revolution? • Civil War • Chaos • Disaster • Struggle for power • Conflict
#28: What happened to Lenin in 1924 and who took control of Russia? • Lenin died in 1924 • Buried and preserved body still on display • Stalin took control and will reek devastation to Russia during his dictatorship