Lesson 2: Russian Revolution

Why did the Russian government collapse during World War I?
How do revolutions emerge from political and economic instability?
How did the Russian Revolution reshape political power?

Revolution
Political instability
Authoritarian rule

HIS.9-12.6 Analyze how power, authority, and governance influence historical outcomes.
HIS.9-12.3 Analyze multiple causes and effects of major historical transformations.

Students analyze informational texts and evaluate arguments about political change.

Students examine the causes and outcomes of the Russian Revolution and evaluate how political instability led to the collapse of the existing government. Primary DOK level: 3.

Connections to modern revolutions and political transitions.

Students may assume revolutions always produce democratic governments.

Timeline construction activities.
Guided document analysis.

Short written explanation analyzing causes of the Russian Revolution.

Primary documents, political speeches, historical timelines.