Russian Revolution: Answers to the Scavenger Hunt

Russian Revolution: Answers to the Scavenger Hunt 1917-1922

Prior background: The rule of Czar Alexander III (Father of Nicholas II) • No reforms • Total Power • Do not question his ability, authority, etc • Used harsh measures for anyone against him • Secret police • Forbade any outside cultures within Russia

#1: Who was the last ruling Czar of Russia? • Czar Nicholas II • Romanov family ruled Russia for the last 300 years • Will fall with his reign

#2: How was Russia under the rule of Czar Nicholas II? • • • •

Almost like his father’s (Alexander III) Did not want to surrender any power Did not want to face new ideas or changes Russia lagged behind in industry and advancements from the rest of Europe • Gap between rich and poor grew rapidly • Wanted to ignore the cries of the people • Unsteady, unstable, downwind of power

#3: What was the name of the priest who negatively influenced the Russian Royal family?

• Rasputin • Seemed to be the only one that was able to cure the Czar to be Alexis • Known as the “Evil monk” • Alexandria put full trust in him

#4-6: 4.Why was Rasputin so close to the royal family? 5. What illness did Alexis have? 6. Why was it important to conceal? • 5. Only one that was able to cure Alexis • 6. Hemophilia • 7. Heir to throne=shows weakness, unstable, early death

#7: What country defeated Russia in 1905?

•Japan in the RussoJapanese War •Not only beat themcrushed them

#8: What were some downfalls that led to Czar Nicholas abdicating his throne?

• Lose of important and crucial wars (RussoJapanese, Crimean, WWI) • Not listening to his peoples demands and needs • Allowing Rasputin into the royal circle • Not having the ability to keep up with the rest of Europe • Bloody Sunday • Czar gone during WWI

#9: Why did Russia leave WWI? #10: What year did the R. Revolution take place?

• 9. Lack of authority at home, corruption in government, people wanting leadership and revolting, etc. • 10. 1917-1921

#11-12: 11.Who was Vladimir Lenin? 12.Who was responsible for his return to Russia? • 11. Leader of the Soviets and Bolsheviks: wanted change in Russia, let the people govern, control how things run. Leader of the revolt on the Czar and his family • 12. Germany

1. Who was Karl Marx? 15. Why did Lenin believe in his teachings? 14.Figure from Germany who coined the term: Communism to describe the classless society that would exist if workers seized power in a country • Wanted everyone to get equal shares • Good idea, but not realistic or reality 15. Wanted change, new power, etc.

#16-18 • 16. Why did Germany help with Lenin’s return to Russia? Wanted them to get out of WWI so Germany could focus attention all on France and the allies • 17. What happened to Rasputin? Was assassinated (8 times) • 18. What happened March of 1917? March revolution: Change in Russia began, Czar to be overthrown, people upset, women storm the palace for answers: get none!!

#19-21 • 19. What was the Duma? Legislative body in government • 20. Who were the Soviets? Local councils consisting of workers, peasants, and soldiers who wanted change in Russia • 21. What did the Bolsheviks promise to the Russian People? “ Peace, Land, and Bread”

#22-23 • 22. How much power did the Soviets gain by Oct. 1917?- Great power, most people were rallying for their seize of power and to take down the Czar • 23. Why did Lenin promise: “Peace, land, and Bread?” Wanted Russia to get out of WWI-peace, everyone gets land, and everyone has the opportunity to get food

#24-25 • 24. What happened to Czar Nicholas II and his family?- They were executed and the bodies were demolished. They vanished into world history. • 25. Who was Anna Anderson?- Lady who claimed she was Anastasia-survived the assassination

Last Romanov Family

History Channel: Secrets of the Romanovs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cjcD8K vXFE • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ4bQ UUtt8Y&feature=related

#27: How was Russia after the Revolution?

• Civil War • Chaos • Disaster • Struggle for power • Conflict

#28: What happened to Lenin in 1924 and who took control of Russia? • Lenin died in 1924 • Buried and preserved body still on display • Stalin took control and will reek devastation to Russia during his dictatorship

Lenin

Stalin