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Title: THE IMPACT OF WW1


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THE IMPACT OF WW1
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AIMS
  • To understand the impact the WW1 had on Russian
    society.
  • To understand its importance as a cause of the
    February Revolution.

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TASK
  • In pairs or small groups discuss how you think
    WW1 could have been a cause of unrest in Russia.
    Prepare to feedback your ideas.
  • TIP! Consider the social and economic situation
    leading up to 1914. Consider the impact of the
    Russo-Japanese war.

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Impact of WW1
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Military Failures created disillusionment and
anger. The Tsar was seen as personally
responsible.
Living conditions in town and countryside alike
became even worse.
Impact of WW1
Failure to make political reform meant the tsar
could not share the blame.
The Tsarina and Rasputin were in charge of the
domestic government. They lost much support.
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THE MAD MONK
  • A holy man.
  • Able to control Alexis bleeding.
  • High position at court.
  • Undermined Tsars position.
  • Murdered eventually.

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LONG TERM CAUSES The Tsar Political
System Middle Classes Urban Workers Peasants
IMPACT OF WW1 Army morale Tsar at the
front Rasputin Economic impact Food
production Middle class desire for reform.
Support for the Tsar eroding fast at all
levels by the end of 1916. The generals told
him they would no longer support him.
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