REVOLUTIONS IN EARLY MODERN A LEVEL HISTORY AND MODERN EUROPE

RUSSIA IN REVOLUTION, 1894-1924

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RUSSIA IN REVOLUTION, 1894-1924

During this study you will explore revolutionary activity in Russia in the years 1894 to 1917, the response of successive governments to opposition to their rule, and the reasons for the successful consolidation of the revolution of October 1917 under Lenin and the . The events of 1917 were to have momentous consequences in both Russia and the wider world. Within Russia, the revolution led first to civil war and then to economic transformation and brutal dictatorship under Josef Stalin

A comprehensive understanding of the narrative and chronology of events will be essential to your study at advanced level. Review the website below; use this information to create a timeline of events: https://www.history.com/topics/russia/russian-revolution

1905- Blood Sunday TIMELINE CRITERIA 1906- Formation of the Duma 1914- WWI begins Once you have researched the key events 1917- your annotated timeline must include the 1917- Nicholas II abdicates following information:: 1917- Provisional government forms 1. Which people were involved at this event? 1917- 2. What happened at this event? 1917- breaks out 3. What was the outcome of this event? 1918- The Romanovs are executed 1923- End of the Russian Civil War

REVOLUTION- DEFINITION: The overthrow of the existing order or social system; a revolution involves significant political, social, economic, and/or religious change in a society

WHY WAS THERE A REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA IN 1917?

Using your timeline and any additional research, write a response to the essay question above. You may find the following website helpful for top tips: https://www.scribbr.com/category/academic-essay/ Deadline: Friday 3rd July Email: [email protected]

The Compton School HISTORY A LEVEL HISTORY RUSSIA IN REVOLUTION, 1894-1924

In preparation for the course, you should engage with at least 2 of the following. This will help deepen your understanding of Russia before, during and after the revolution, and introduce to some of the wide range of independent learning material available

ANIMAL FARM, George THE HISTORY OF THE THE LAST OF THE TSARS, Orwell , Robert Service

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PODCASTS To access the Historical Association- Username: 49789 Password: compton123 Fall of the Romanovs: https://www.history.org.uk/podcasts/categories/850/podcast/58/the-fall-of-the- romanovs-1906-1917 The Provisional Government and the October Revolution: https://www.history.org.uk/podcasts/categories/850/podcast/59/the- provisional-government-and-the-october-revolut Lenin’s Objectives and the Civil War: https://www.history.org.uk/podcasts/categories/850/podcast/60/lenins- objectives-and-the-civil-war

DOCUMENTARIES: THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION https://www.netflix.com/watch/80158770?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Ca5668 bfdb79efb38ab345c2a54df399d7e6278b7%3Ad57e9ed411b9e4f9eb659580f1fc0f8b 65e50f83%2C%2C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHybEb4b_o

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