What were the causes of the Russian Civil War? L/O To analyse the reasons why the Russian Civil War started.

Starter Using your knowledge of Russia after the October revolution. What do you think may be some of the reasons for the Russian Civil War? Who do you think might decide to fight the Bolsheviks? Who has the most to lose with a Bolshevik Russia?

Look at the Flow Chart on the Next Page. You need to add detail and specific evidence to support each box. Using information from pages 52-55 of “Russia in Transition.”

Opposition to Bolsheviks Distribution Violence on the Street Food Shortages / Economic Hardship Inflation Grain Supplies Opposition to Bolsheviks Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Constituent Assembly Dissatisfaction and Challenge Lenin’s Reforms

Opposition to Bolsheviks Distribution Violence on the Street Food Shortages / Economic Hardship Inflation Grain Supplies Opposition to Bolsheviks Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Constituent Assembly Dissatisfaction and Challenge Lenin’s Reforms

Can you identify Different themes as to the reasons. Can you identify one issue that is significant both economically and politically?

Treaty of Brest Litovsk Complete the following flow chart in as many ways as possible… You should be able to explain a number of effects of the treaty. Treaty of B/L Civil War How many different routes can you create between these two events?

Plenary Discuss with your neighbour… - What was the most important factor in causing the Russian Civil War.