Russian Revolution Group Inquiry

Description

This learning resource centers on the Russian Revolution, targeting student analysis of its key factors, events, and varied perspectives through collaborative research and engagement. It includes an overview of the socio-political context leading up to the revolution, highlighting the autocracy of Tsar Nicholas II, the catastrophic impact of World War I, and the emergence of social movements. The resource outlines specific learning objectives and success criteria, guiding students to explain causes, analyze events from 1905 to 1924, and evaluate perspectives of different Russian social groups like the Bolsheviks, peasants, and military leaders. Collaborative research assignments encourage group roles such as researcher, recorder, and presenter, fostering skills in claim-evidence-reasoning presentation formats. Additional activities help students compare perspectives, reflect on their understanding, and connect the Russian Revolution with broader historical patterns of socio-economic inequality and political ideologies.