Russian History

SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century. a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism.

Three Themes of Russian History Expansion (That is why they became the largest country in the world.) Harsh treatment of the serfs (peasants or common people) Slow westernization or modernization

Which theme does this represent?

Russian Expansion 1533 - 1894

Which theme is this?

Harsh Treatment of the Serfs The rich ruling class had all they needed and more. The serfs did not have their needs met. Many were starving.

Aristocrats Serfs The rich or wealthy had all they wanted. The poor had no way to make their lives better.

Serfs living in poverty

Russian Aristocracy (Wealthy)

Which theme is represented here?

Slow Westernization The Industrial Revolution did not happen in Russia until much later. While the rest of the world was becoming more modern, Russia was not.

Russians were upset with their country being a part of World War I Russians were upset with their country being a part of World War I. Life was hard enough already without having to send supplies and food to Russian soldiers fighting in the war. The soldiers did not have enough of anything. They lacked proper clothing, guns, ammunition and enough food. Soldiers began deserting (leaving)and many decided to join the serfs to overthrow the czar.

What do you think is going on in this picture?

Bloody Sunday – 1905 The unarmed serfs marched to the winter palace of the czar to make their needs known to him. They were fired on by the Russian soldiers. The ground turned red with their blood. https://safeshare.tv/x/ss582913aea4176#v

Czar Nicholas II and his Family

What do you think will happen next?

Russian Revolution 1917 The workers rebelled again, but this time the revolution would be successful. The soldiers joined in the fight to overthrow Czar Nicholas. The soldiers were fed up with their involvement in World War I and their lack of necessary supplies.

What is going on in this picture?

More looting by the soldiers and serfs

After the overthrow of the czar, Russia’s government was weak, making it easier for Vladimir Lenin, a revolutionary, to eventually seize control and turn Russia into a Communist nation with a new name… The Soviet Union.

Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons Lenin sweeping out the rich Workers overthrowing the wealthy Overthrowing Czar Nicholas