Causes+of+the+Russian+Revolution

[|Reasons for Revolution in Russia]
If you will remember, midway through World War I, we discussed problems in Russia that were severe enough to cause a Revolution and eventually cause Russia to remove themselves from the war. Now, you will explore more of the reasons Russia was having problems in the first place.

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1. Please read the [|following page] and answer the questions below: What institutions supported the monarchy? What new modern forces were threatening the monarchy? 2. Click to page 2. Read the “More Detail” section. In your own words, summarize the eight factors that weakened Russia.
 * Part I: Russia’s long term problems**

1. Click on the [|following page]: 2. How did Russia’s involvement in World War I affect people’s public opinions of the Czar? 3. What did the people being demanding in March of 1917? 4. Click over to page 2 titled “Ten extra details about the February Revolution.” 5. Read through the ten details. Of the ten details, describe the five details that you think were most influential in prompting the revolution.
 * Part II: World War I’s affects on Russia**

1. Visit the [|following website]: 2. What are the three theories about why the monarchy collapsed?
 * Part III: The Last Straw**

Please go back to [|Class Jump] and read the article attached about the Romanovs fate - come ready to discuss in class!
 * Part IV: What happened to the Romanov family?**