Russia Controlled AssessmentSource Analysis: Factors of Success

L.O. To add to your analysis of the Bolshevik Revolution through studying academic sources

Starter:

Get out the task you were completing for homework:

‘Why were the Bolsheviks successful?’ (focus task p.116)

Mind Map: Factors of Success

What caused the Bolshevik Revolution

in 1917?

4. Kerensky’s mistakes

3. Lenin as a leader

5. Strength of Bolshevik party and individuals such as

Trotsky

2. Weaknesses of the Provisional Government

1. Pre-existing problems in Russia

Using key words and images, note down the key points for each factor and then try to create links between

them

Michael Lynch Sources

With a partner, read through the Lynch sources:

•Do you understand the point each source is making? What part of the story does it fit in with?

•Can you create any links between them?

Finished? Add some key quotes to your mind map

Plenary: Factors of Success

• Rank the 5 factors from your mind map in order of importance – most important in bringing about the October Revolution to least important

• Be ready to explain your choice