Download Unit 5: Crisis and Change Lesson C: The Revolution and Civil War

Unit 5: Crisis and Change
Lesson C: The Revolution and Civil War in Russia
Student Resource: Effects of the Russian Revolution and Civil War (BCR)
Effects of the Russian Revolution and Civil War (BCR)
The Russian Revolution was a series of events that took place in Russia in 1917. The
revolutionary events of 1917 ended the more than 300 year rule of the Romanov
dynasty. The Russian Civil War that immediately followed the Russian Revolution was
a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after
the provisional government collapsed to the Bolshevik party. World War I was
affected by political changes in Russia and Russia was affected by the events of
World War I. Think about these examples as you complete the BCR below.
Brief Constructed Response
Which do you think played the greater role in causing revolution in Russia: a lack of
political rights and economic opportunities for most Russian people or the impact of
World War I in Russia?
 Describe the extent of political rights and economic opportunities for most
Russian people.
 Explain how World War I causes conflict and economic problems in Russia.
 Analyze which played a greater role in causing revolution in Russia. What was the
impact of the political upheaval in Russia on World War I?
 Include details and examples to support your answer.
Submit the completed BCR to your teacher as instructed.