Why were Russians so divided in 1917
1. The Romanovs
2. What is your view on the Bolshevik seizure of power?
3. How do you feel about the way the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia?
4. What do you think about the Treaty of Brest Litovsk.
- The lesson will start by the teacher giving a quick introduction about the Romanov family, the March revolution that saw Tsar Nicholas II abdicate his throne and the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks
- The class will then be split into either supporters of the Bolsheviks or opponents.
2. What is your view on the Bolshevik seizure of power?
- Read page 36
- If you are a supporter of the Bolsheviks write 3 sentences to sum up why the October Revolution was something to be proud of
- If you are an opponent of the Bolsheviks write 3 sentences to sum up why the October Revolution was nothing to be proud of
3. How do you feel about the way the Bolsheviks gained control of Russia?
- Read page 37
- Supporter: Write 3 sentences to sum up how the new government gained control of Russia
- Opponent: Write 3 sentences to sum up how the Bolsheviks crushed their opponents. Write a fourth sentence to explain why you are so shocked and angered buy this
4. What do you think about the Treaty of Brest Litovsk.
- Now read over page 38
- Supporter: Explain why you think it was necessary to sign the Treaty of Brest Litovsk in 1917
- Opponent: Explain why you think the Bolsheviks were wrong to sign the Treaty of Brest Litovsk
H/W Create a Propaganda Poster for your side of the Revolution
Use the Powerpoint to help create an accurate style and form for the period.
Use the Powerpoint to help create an accurate style and form for the period.