Journal 4/24/18 What do you know about Russia? Write 5 sentences about anything you know/think you know about Russia?
Table of Contents Unit 7: Communism 1. Title Page (extra credit for decorating) 2. Table of Contents 3. Prelude to the Russian Revolution 4. 14.1 Assessment pg 439 1-8
Let s jump way back to Feudal Russia. What do you remember?
Barge Haulers on the Volga by Ilya Repsin
Boyars Russian Nobles
They own serfs and land
I think we should reform Russia and put an end to serfdom
You mean, we ll finally be free?
On second thought, you smell and I hate you. No freedom for you!
Grumble I say it s time for a revolution. The American s are fighting a war over slavery right now. Why should we be any different?
Okay
Yay!!!!
Wait a sec we may not be serfs anymore, but we still have nothing and life still sucks
And it all builds up to me, Nicholas II
The Last Romanov Czar Nicholas II was married to Alexandra and had a large family Enjoyed the wealthy lifestyle but did not like governing
It s nice to be on this train and all, but this process of rapid modernization is really messing up life for most of us. The workers live in terrible conditions and are underpaid.
...but, look at the neat train
Oops
The Last Romanov Political instability all classes were dissatisfied about something News of defeat in the Russo-Japanese war (1904-1905) was devastating
I say we march right up to the Czar and demand better treatment!
Yes. If we ask the Czar peacefully, I m sure he will recognize our need and help us out.
Sir, there s a bunch of peasants marching around demanding to speak to the Czar. But the Czar isn t here. He is away on business.
Well, what do you suggest we do? Let s shoot at them!
Bloody Sunday Jan 22, 1905 About 200,000 peasants marched to make a peaceful petition at the Czars winter palace The guards opened fire, killing about 1000 unarmed people
Sunday Bloody Sunday Lyrics by U2 I CANT BELIEVE THE NEWS TODAY I CANT CLOSE MY EYES AND MAKE IT GO AWAY HOW LONG, HOW LONG MUST WE SING THIS SONG? HOW LONG? TONIGHT WE CAN BE AS ONE BROKEN BOTTLES UNDER CHILDRENS FEET BODIES STREWN ACROSS A DEAD END STREET BUT I WONT HEED THE BATTLE CALL IT PUTS MY BACK UP, PUTS MY BACK UP AGAINST THE WALL SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY
The 1905 Revolution Bloody Sunday sparked revolts and strikes Radicals organized soviets (councils of workers)
#*%@!
October Manifesto Oct 30, 1905 Nicholas II promised increased freedoms for everyone The Duma, or Russian parliament, was established to make laws
Hmmm, I don t really like not having absolute power
Nicholas II Maintains Power The Duma wanted to create a constitutional monarchy like Britain Nicholas feared this and called off the Duma He used secret police to silence opposition 1906-1917 four different Dumas all prove to be ineffective
A: Try to reform Russia in the interests of the majority B: Give the Duma some power to keep the people happy C: Ignore the problems and drag Russia into a terrible defeat in WWI
Well, we have to back our Slavic buddies in the Balkans. What we lack in experience and technology we make for with a huge population.
We often talk about how many Russians died in the World Wars by the numbers, but the reality is that there are suddenly millions of dead Russians. Wives and children want to know why their husbands are dying. Men being drafted into the army are terrified because all of their friends are dying.
Well, I ll just have to show the people that I m serious. Look out Germans! I m coming to the front lines to lead my Russian armies.
WWI and Russia Russia suffered devastating losses in WWI The armies were inefficient and ineffective Nicholas II went to the war front to raise morale and lead his troops
But if the Czar goes off to the front lines, who is going to run the country?
If only someone could save my sweet Alexei from this horrible bleeding disease
Perhaps I can be of service
Wow. I m so happy that you can heal my son that I don t even notice how weird and creepy you are. In fact, you can rule Russia for me.
Good, good. Let s start by executing tons of people, appointing my friends as public officials, and spreading corruption through the government so that I can make money
The Brink of Revolution Czarina Alexandra is left in control of Russia A monk named Rasputin gains influence due to his alleged supernatural powers Discontent grew among soldiers, peasants, and workers