1. Opening Let’s grade our World War I article… Answers: 1.C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.D

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

3. World War I Causes M A I N https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj43X- VBEPE

4. “The Great War” http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/Page/28642

5. The Russian Revolution of 1917 Flag of the Czar Flag of the Soviet Union

6. Vocabulary to Know: Dynasty- a line of hereditary rulers of a country Czar- Russian word for King Peasant- a poor farmer of low social status Communism- an economic system where all things are owned in common rather than by individuals

7. Russian Revolution

8. Video Discussion Opening 3 facts 2 questions 1important person

9. The Czars The Czars ReignName of the Monarch (Czar) 1613-1645Czar Mikhail Feodorovich, founder of the Romanov dynasty 1645-1676Czar Alexei Mikhailovich 1676-1682Czar Feodor Alexeevich 1682-1696Czar Ivan V (joint ruler with Peter I, the Great) 1696-1725 Czar Peter I, the Great, Emperor of All Russia (From 1721 onwards, the Russian Czar was proclaimed Emperor of All Russia. Czar Peter I became the first Emperor of All Russia) 1725-1727Catherine I, Empress of All Russia 1727-1730Peter II, Emperor of All Russia 1730-1740Anna Ivanovna, Empress of All Russia 1740-1741Ivan VI, Emperor of All Russia 1741-1761Elizabeth, Empress of All Russia 1761-1762Peter III, Emperor of All Russia 1762-1796Catherine II, the Great, Empress of All Russia 1796-1801Paul I, Emperor of All Russia 1801-1825Alexander I, Emperor of All Russia 1825-1855Nicholas I, Emperor of All Russia 1855-1881Alexander II, Emperor of All Russia 1881-1894Alexander III, Emperor of All Russia 1894-1917Nicholas II, Emperor of All Russia From 1613 to 1917, the oldest sons of the Romanov Dynasty became czars of Russia. While other countries in Europe gradually changed from rule by a king (monarchy) to rule by the people (democracy), the Russian czars held on to absolute power as an autocracy.

10. Czar Nicholas II Czar Nicholas came to power in 1884 at the age of 25, part of the Romanov Dynasty. Like his father, Czar Alexander, he completely controlled--and practically owned—Russia. Peasants worked on farms but did not own the land; workers produced goods but did not share in the money: the Czar saw no need for change. He led Russia into World War I, and the army suffered several brutal defeats by Germany in early 1915. In September 1915, the Czar took control of the Russian army, but he was no match for the skilled German commanders, The army fell apart; citizens demanded peace. Nicholas II, Emperor of All Russia 1894-1917

11. Russia During World War I Russia suffered most during the war – Lacked industries – Less developed Many starved and froze to death Money, food, resources went to war efforts Workers eventually revolted. Soldiers joined them

12. 1917 February Revolution: Strike, Mutiny, Abdication In 1917 in St. Petersburg, the large industrial city in western Russia, everything suddenly changed: revolution! Workers began to protest the lack of bread. Women factory workers went on strike: they refused to work and marched through the streets. Thousands of workers joined the strike, and the Czar called in the army to fire on the protestors. The soldiers refused to follow orders and it was mutiny; many soldiers joined the striking workers. Advisors convinced Nicholas to abdicate, or give up the throne.

13. 1917 October Revolution Lenin and Communism After a temporary government was set up, Vladimir Lenin violently seized power. He led the Bolshevik group that stressed a need for revolutionary change in Russia. He smashed the old systems and created communism to give land to peasants and power to workers. There would be no rich or poor; all power would be held in common.

14. The Russian Revolution 2 parts of the Revolution: 1.February Revolution Resulted in the czar being overthrown and government being thrown out of the country 2.October Revolution (Bolshevik Revolution) 1 st communist revolution in 20 th century Led by Vladimir Lenin – promised to pull Russia out of the war once he was in power More violent than 1 st Czar’s family was killed Russia signed peace treaty with Germany in 1918

15. From Russia to Soviet Union Lenin organized Russia into many workers’ councils called Soviets. All soviets were united in the new country, the Soviet Union, to be run by workers, for workers. The Soviet Union (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or USSR) lasted from 1917 to 1991.

16. End Result Country was in shambles; economically depleted; Lenin promised to spread wealth but it did not work and the people remained poor and defeated.

17. The Russian Revolution established which of the following in Eastern Europe? a.Democracy b.Communism c.Nazism d.Capitalism

18. The Russian Revolution had what effect on World War I? a.It increased the number of Russian troops against Germany b.It effectively stopped Russia’s participation in the war c.It helped end the war for every nation involved d.It provided a place for U.S. troops to fight

19. QuestionNotes What were the results of the Treaty of Versailles? After World War I, how did the depression affect countries in Europe? Explain how Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power following World War I.

20. Treaty of Versailles Required that Germany accept full responsibility for the war. – Had to give up territory to surrounding countries – EX: give Alsace and Lorraine back to France Gave up its overseas colonies Make armed forces smaller Pay for the reparations to countries it harmed – Reparations – make up for a wrong, usually by payment

21. The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that formally ended World War I. Which of these statements best explains what the treaty did? a.It placed blame of the war for Austria-Hungary b.Great Britain could now keep all of its colonies c.Italy was forced to give up some of its territory d.It made Germany take full responsibility for the war

24. Worldwide Depression Germany’s economy was ruined by the Treaty. Went broke Europe’s war effort drained its colonies of resources – Many nations had debt they couldn’t pay – Returning soldiers needed jobs – Unemployment increased

25. Worldwide Depression Europe depended on economic help from the US 1929 – US stock market crashed – Many lost everything – Banks and businesses closed – Unrest and nationalism grew Worldwide economic depression resulted – People wanted strong leaders to make their country rich and powerful again

26. Rise of Hitler and Nazi Party

28. The Rise of Nazism German currency decreased value – resulted in inflation The Great Depression spread to Europe Poverty caused by unemployment in Germany led to people losing their faith in their government Jan. 30, 1933 – Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany

29. The Rise of Nazism Hitler led the National Socialist German Workers Party (known as the Nazi Party) – Gained support by blaming problems enemies of WWI, previous government, and Jewish people – People in Germany was desperate and wanted to believe their leaders Hitler promised new jobs and that Germany would grow to be a powerful country Passed many laws discriminating against the Jews – Nazi’s persecuted the Jews and denied them rights as a German citizen Anti –Semitism – prejudice against the Jews prominent in Europe at the time

30. Anchor Cards 45. Causes of WWI 46. Russian Revolution 47. Treaty of Versailles 48. World wide depression 49. Rise of Nazism