US History – The Russian Revolution & World War I

Follow the links below and watch the video clips. Use the information for the clips to answer the questions that follow.

The Russian Revolution 1917

1. How did WWI affect the people of Russia’s opinion of Czar Nicholas?

2. Despite its large numbers, why was the Russian military no match for the German military on the Eastern Front?

3. How did Czar Nicholas; decision to command his armies from the front lines impact his role as Czar?

4. Who was Rasputin? How did he negatively impact the nation and the Czar’s relationship with the people?

5. What eventually happened to Rasputin?

6. What eventually happened to Czar Nicholas and his family?

7. Who were the Bolsheviks?

8. Ultimately what impact did the Russian Revolution have on WWI?

Watch the clips below to learn about the mystery of the end of Romanov Rule in Russia.

Forensic Investigation into death of Romanovs

Investigaion of Romanovs officially closed

1. Why was the death of the Romanovs such a mystery for so long?

2. What were some of theroy’s about the death of the Romanovs?

3. What was finally concluded about the death of the Romanovs?

4. What year was the investigation finally concluded?

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