Read pp. 867-873. Answer all questions on loose leaf paper. Due Tuesday, 2/24.
Questions: 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Summarize the causes and results of the Revolution of 1905. 3) How did World War I help to bring about the Russian Revolution? 4) Who took control as a result of the March Revolution? Why did this new government fail to gain the support of the people? 5) How did the Bolsheviks take control in Nov. 1917? What changes did they make after taking power? 6) Which two sides fought in the Russian Civil War (1918-1920)? What was the result? 7) Analyze the chart on p. 872. How did Lenin's ideas about communism differ from those of Marx? 8) Describe Lenin's economic and political reforms. Were they successful? Explain. 9) Which two leaders competed for power after 1922? What was Lenin concerned about? Who emerged as the new leader? 10) Opinion: The Russian Revolution marked the end of the Romanov Dynasty, which lasted for over 300 years. In your opinion, what was the main reason for the fall of this Dynasty? Defend your opinion in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. Comments are closed.
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