Russian

__ **Russia Revolution of 1917** __

Essential Questions: __ 1. What causes a Revolution? __ __ 2. Can people ever equally share resources? __ __ 3. Do military orders have to be followed? Why or why not? __

- A revolution occurs when the government does something that the people does not approved of, and this difference in thinking motivates the people to overthrow and replace the current government.

- People can never share equal amount of resources because in human society there always exist a hierarchy, and with power there is also greed.

- It all depends on the character of the person, since some do not break an absolute order while other do.

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 * Ope **** ner ** :

__ 1. List and explain what you see as the most significant long term and short term cause of the Russian Revolution. Explain your answer: __

- The most significant long term cause of the Russian Revolution was the ineffective leadership of Tsar Nicholas II. He was a weak, and an arrogant leader.

- The most significant short term cause of the revolution was inflation and unrest in Russian society caused by Russia participation in World War II. Russia was clearly losing the war since their military power were very limited.


 * Visual Discovery Activity ** :

1. Why is Nicholas II and Alexandra appear smaller than Rasputin?

2. [Descriptions of the Picture] - Rasputin is shown as an old man with his eyes staring to the top-right, wearing white clothing, has long beard. - Nicholas II is wearing a uniform and sitting on the lap of Rasputin, and looks old, helpless, and happy. - Alexandra sitting the other lap of Rasputin, appeared very skinny, and staring at Nicholas with a modest face.

3. He had more power in Russia than the Tsar and his wife.