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A Class Examination: The Russian Revolution
Process
- Each student will pick the role which they are to research and write about from a collection of papers put into a hat. The possible roles you can choose are: member of the tsarist government, member of the working class, a peasant, a member of the Bolshevik party in 1917, or a member of the military.
- Using the websites provided and any other websites you find containing relevant information, you will frst research the Russian Revolution, specifically the events in the years 1917-1921. You must have a base knowledge of the important events that led to the fall of the tsarist regime and why these events took place. Remember to keep in mind important points such as who was involved, why it occurred, who was affected, and the impact of the revolution. Use these questions as an outline in organizing your information.
- You will then research your assigned role using the websites provided below. Again, you may use any other wesbites containing relevant information. Refer to the task page as a remind of what questions you should be thinking about as you research your role. These questions needs to be addressed in your diary entries. The following links contain valuable information on each of the different roles as well information on the Russian Revolution.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/faceofrussia/
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook39.html
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/rusrev.html
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/russianrev/
http://www.thecorner.org/hist/russia/revo1917.htm
http://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/eastern_front_03.shtml
- After you have complied enough information, you will write 7-10 diary entries, pretending to be the member of Russian society that you chose. Remember: diary entries are written in the first person and should start with a date. The entries should be personal and can be written in the way that you think is representative of your role.
- The entries should include your thoughts, feeling, and relevant information regarding the Revolution from your point of view. Be sure to answer the questions on the "Task" page in the diary entries you write.
- Hand in a hard copy of your diary entries, citing all formal information in the entries. A reference page should also be included.
- You will present your diary entries to the class in a creative presentation. You can present your entries in a powerpoint, posterboard, or any other way you would like. You can choose to dress or represent your role in an appropriate way. Remember: Be creative.
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