DBQ Russian Rev: Documents and Prompt. You must have an argument/thesis.

Russian Revolution DBQ

Directions

Examine the primary source cartoon and primary source quotes below and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.

 

         Document 1:

      

        From a Russian newspaper 1917

 

      

 

 

 

   

 

Document 1 Guiding Questions:

1.        This cartoon was published in 1917. How is this date significant to what was happening in Russia and WWI?

2.        What is the opinion of the Russian people toward Czar Nicholas? Use evidence from the political cartoon.

3.        What is the Czar doing? What do you see in the background? How can cartoons like this change public opinion?

4.        What two examples of symbolism in this cartoon?

Document 2 Guiding Questions:

1.        Provide 2 examples from Czar Nicholas’ reign that prove he really was not ready or equipped to rule?

Document 3-4 Guiding Questions:

1.        Provide one example of historical fact from Czar Nicholas’ reign that proves these quotes true.

Document 5 Guiding Questions:

1.        Why did Czar Nicholas agree to help Serbia?

2.        Why was this a poor decision?

3.        What happened in July 1914 that encouraged Austria-Hungary to set a 48 hour deadline?

Document 6 Guiding Questions:

1.        What is getting worse?

2.        How did the Czar’s response help lead to the revolution?

Putting it all Together:

1.  In one well written paragraph (thesis/topic sentence, 4 middle sentences, conclusion, transitions) answer this question:

Based upon these sources, what is the cause of the Russian Revolution? Support with 4 pieces of evidence and cite them.

You need a thesis statement in your topic sentence.   Then prove your thesis by using the sources for your evidence.

You may also use information from you text book.