1. Jewish Bund formed
End of the Loris Melikov reforms
Nicholas II becomes Tsar
University reforms (fees rise)
Witte appointed finance minister

2. Use the source and your own knowledge to explain why there was discontent in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century
Have they…
Yes
Kind of No
Suggested score /10
Got an introduction that states 2 points they will analyse
Written at least 2 paragraphs
Improvement they could make
Made a Point sentence.
Para 1:
Para 2:
Added some detailed facts.
Explained HOW their facts support the point.
Linked back to the question
Linked their paragraphs together
1 – 2: Simple explanation of a change
3-4: Some explanation using the source OR own knowledge only
4-5: Some explanation using both the source AND own knowledge
6-7: Detailed explanation of ONE change or factor.
7 – 8: Detailed explanation of TWO changes or factors
9-10: Detailed explanation of TWO changes and a clear link between them.

3. Another factor causing discontent…
Go to the Wistorian page and look up the Russo Japanese war.
Watch / read the information and take notes in a frayer diagram.
Be prepared for Credit worthy questions.
Extend yourself to look up the growth of Socialist opposition.

4. The Russo Japanese War and growth of Socialists
Key figures
Key dates
The Russo Japanese War and growth of Socialists
Mistakes of the Tsar
Key facts

5. True / False The Russians had control of Port Albert?
The Japanese won the Battle of Tsushima
The failure to complete the railway was the only reason that the Russian forces lost
The Social Revolutionaries wanted the peasants to support their revolution
The Social Democrats wanted the peasants to support their revolution
The Liberals were more of a threat to the Tsar than the SRs or SDs

6. Why did the Russo-Japanese war make it harder for the Tsar to control Russia? (8)