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What is happening in the picture?

Explore the events leading to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917, including the tensions that built up, key events like the Petrograd Soviet's formation, the role of the Provisional Government, and the impact of social, economic, and political problems in Russia. Dive into the long-term and short-term causes, the winter conditions in St. Petersburg, and the Rodzianko telegram that urged immediate action. Reflect on why violence erupted on the streets in 1917 and the subsequent downfall of the Tsar. Access a documentary and delve into discussions about the revolution's key features and the factors contributing to the Tsar's downfall.

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What is happening in the picture?

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  1. What is happeningin the picture?

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  3. Connector • Why do you think there is violence on the streets in 1917? • What has led to this situation?

  4. What were the events of the First Revolution? February/March 1917 Abdication, St Petersburg, Cossacks, Mutiny

  5. Outcomes • All to know the main events of the First Revolution • All to consider the causes of the Revolution • Most to understand why the Tsar was forced to abdicate

  6. Tension building • By 1917, the tension had been building in Russia. Economic, social and political problems were facing Russia and the Tsar. • In early 1917 Russia was at breaking point.

  7. Causes First Revolution 1917 • Now read the sheet on the causes of the first revolution. • What does this tell you about the situation in early 1917? • One statement is by the Tsarina in St Petersburg, sending a message to the Tsar at the front line. • Can you identify which one? What does this tell you about her mindset?

  8. Main events 22 February - Steelworkers go on strike. 23 February - International Women’s Day - demonstrations/ bread riots. 24-25 February - More demonstrations/strikes – Tsarina calls in army. 26 February - Troops fire on crowds. The Duma urges action – Tsar dissolves Duma. 27 February - Soldiers mutiny and join riots. Soldiers and workers set up the 2,500 strong ‘Petrograd Soviet’ (ie the Tsar’s government had fallen/Russia now had two governments). 28 February - Duma sets up a ‘Provisional Government’, led by Kerensky. The Tsar gets on the train to Petrograd, but (on 14 March) is arrested on the way.

  9. Long- and short-term causes Using your previous knowledge and the sheet in front of you, consider the long and short-term causes. Long-term causes go back years, or many years. Short-causes are more recent, a few years at most, months or even weeks. Note down as many as you can.

  10. Hot Time in a Cold Town! • What effect did winter have on St Petersburg? • Describe the events of 23 February. • Who joined the protests the next day? • What was Tsar Nicholas’s big mistake? • What happened on the morning of 26 February? • How did soldiers react to this? • Who now took control of the city? • Why did the generals refuse the Tsar’s order to send more troops to St Petersburg?

  11. Documentary (10 minutes) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMGrIwLj7gU • Why were people particularly upset? • What was the role of the Cossacks? • What was the Tsar’s reaction? • Why did the soldiers mutiny?

  12. The Rodzianko telegram • Rodzianko, the President of the Duma, telegraphed the Tsar on February 26: “The situation is getting worse. Something has to be done immediately. Tomorrow is too late. The last hour has struck. The future of the country and the royal family is being decided.”

  13. The Tsar’s reply • The Tsar read it and said: “Again, that fat-bellied Rodzianko has written me a load of nonsense, which I won’t even bother to answer.” • On 2 March the Duma forced Nicholas to abdicate.

  14. Tsar Abdicates! • Now, read this section of the sheet. • In groups of 3 or 4, present a news broadcast covering the news of the Tsar’s abdication. • You will need to describe the main events, have a reporter explain the situation on the ground, and interview one of the participants.

  15. Extension • “Describe the key features of the First Revolution of 1917.” (6 marks)

  16. Review • Dates: • 23rd Feb 1917 • 24th-25th Feb 1917 • 26th Feb 1917 • 2nd March 1917

  17. Discussion. Causes that led to the downfall of the Tsar • Political causes that led to the downfall of the Tsar? • Social causes that led to the downfall of the Tsar? • Economic causes that led to the downfall of the Tsar?

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