Today you are going to:
a) Do revision on Russian History, 1900-1924.
b) Look at some Russian History Questions.
1.
Look at the following video clip – to briefly revise the Russian History:
Russian Revolutions (9:59 minutes long)
2.
Now look Questions 1 – 10 on p.27-32 of your Exam Preparations Booklet. These are not necessarily typical exam questions, but these questions guide you as to what you need to know for the exam. So, to prepare yourself thoroughly, plan possible answers to Q.1 – Q.10.
Use your Exam Preparations Booklet, p.27-32.
(Please do not hesitate to ask me if you struggle with any of these questions!)
3.
SOLUTIONS
The Collapse of the Tsarist regime.
QUESTION 1.
Why did the Tsarist regime collapse in 1917?
QUESTION 2.
How well did the Tsarist regime deal with the difficulties of ruling Russia up to 1914?
QUESTION 3.
How did the Tsar survive the 1905 revolution?
QUESTION 4.
How far was the Tsar weakened by the First World War?
QUESTION 5.
Why was the revolution of March 1917 successful?
The Bolsheviks.
QUESTION 6.
How did the Bolsheviks gain power, and how did they consolidate their rule?
…how did the Bolsheviks consolidate their rule?
QUESTION 7.
How effectively did the Provisional Government rule Russia in 1917?
QUESTION 8.
Why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power in November 1917?
QUESTION 9.
Why did the Bolsheviks win the Civil War?
QUESTION 10.
How far was the New Economic Policy a success?
4.
Now it is time to practise more Essay Writing!
Analyse and plan the answer to the following question:
“Hatred of Rasputin was the main reason for revolution in March 1917.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10)
Remember to give both sides of the argument!
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