Journal 4/6

1. Journal 4/6 Imagine the country you love is in shambles; hunger, poverty, corruption and violence plague the streets of your cities. Suddenly the people revolt and overthrow the gov’t. In need of hope, a plan and a new leader they look to you…you CAN’T let them down. What is your next move?

2. Journal 4/7 Turn to page 625. Read the section titled “Karl Marx Explains Class Struggle”. In your own words explain Communism. Answer the check point question on the next page after the section.

3. The revolution of 1917 What’s the matter with Russia?

4. First, in 1905… • Russians live under the oppressive thumb of Tsar: • War, poverty and discontent lead to a _________ on a cold Sunday in 1905. • Tsar fears: • Leaves the: • Orders Royal Guards to: • Kills 100s • Russians call this “_______ _________”

5. First, in 1905… • Russia erupts into _____________ • So many ppl strike that ________shut down and local gov’t: • The Tsar finally promises: • Grants new ___________ • Creates the Duma: • The Duma lasts for one year before:

6. Now, 1914-1917… • Tsar ignores ________ • Unrest deepens • Currupt ______force • Over burdened ______system • WWI • Nicholas II steps down; provisional or__________ gov’t takes over • The Bolsheviks: plot a _________under the leadership of ______

7. Bolshevik take over • The Provisional gov’t: • Bolsheviks form an______ the “Red Army” • Reds_________thegov’t and enact reforms • No private______ • Land is redistributed: • Workers control_______& ________ • The Communists, or “___”, were popular with: