A Historical Backdrop H Language ArtsLanguage Arts Power Powerless Wealth Poor 1 man CZAR Aristocracy Military Agriculture Industry Proletariat Workers from Privatized Farms and Industry ID: 776163
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document " Animal Farm & Russian Revolution: " is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Animal Farm& Russian Revolution: A Historical Backdrop
H. Language Arts/Language Arts
Slide2Power
Powerless
Wealth
Poor
1 man
CZAR
Aristocracy
Military
Agriculture
Industry
– Proletariat –
Workers from
Privatized Farms and Industry
(owned by aristocracy)
Millions of People
Monarchy
Under
Czar Nicholas II
Slide3Monarchy Under Czar Nicholas II
1914-1917Czar Nicholas was dictator of RussiaCzar = “power from God”
Slide4Monarchy Under Czar Nicholas II
Russia lagged behind other modernized countries in:IndustrializationGovernmentEducation
Slide5Majority of population faced poverty, hunger, and unemploymentWWI Lost territory from warFood & resources going to troops
Monarchy Under Czar Nicholas II
Slide6Monarchy Under Czar Nicholas II
Revolts led by hungry workers erupted across Russia1917 – Czar Nicholas II was overthrown
Slide7The Russian Revolution
Bolsheviks, under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, Leon Trotsky, and Joseph Stalin proceeded to structure a Communist country as envisioned by Karl Marx.
Slide8No Man
Self-governance
Collectively Owned Agriculture
Collectively Owned Industry
Mandatory Military Service
For All Citizens
Power
Wealth
Communism
Envisioned by
Karl Marx
Slide9Communism Envisioned by Karl Marx
The communists hoped that after updating their country’s industry, agriculture, & military, a populace of educated people could successfully govern themselves and collectively own the combined wealth of their nation.
Slide10Communism Envisioned by Karl Marx
It was a utopian type dream where a classless society provided all its citizens with a comfortable and meaningful life.
Slide11Power
Powerless
Wealth
Poor
1 man
Lenin
Communist Party
Military Modernization
Agriculture Modernization
Industry Modernization
Workers are quickly absorbed
Into Agriculture, Industry, and Military
Millions of People
Transitional Rule
Under
Vladimir Lenin
Slide12The Russian Revolution
Soviets gain popular support by promising:LandBreadPeace
Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin
Slide13Transitional Rule Under Lenin
Their main goals were as follows: Modernize industry and agricultureGet rid of the aristocracy (middle & upper classes)
Slide14Transitional Rule Under Lenin
(Lenin’s goals continued…)
Provide adequate food, shelter, and medical services to the poor
Educate the population in the ways of Communism
Strengthen their military
Slide15Transitional Rule Under Lenin
1918: The Red Army, led by Leon Trotsky, identified and executed suspected anti-communists.
Slide16Transitional Rule Under Lenin
1918-1921Civil War erupted between the Communists and their opposition
Slide17Transitional Rule Under Lenin
1922: Lenin died before he could see a new Russia emerge. A power struggle developed between Trotsky and Stalin.
Slide18Transitional Rule Under Lenin
Trotsky was run out of the country by Stalin whose powers lie in his infamous secret police or “cheka” (KGB).
Slide19Power
Powerless
Wealth
Poor
1 man
Stalin
Secret Police
(KGB)
Military
Agriculture
Industry
– Proletariat –
Workers from
Government Farms and Industry
(owned by Stalin)
Millions of People
Communist Rule
Under
Joseph Stalin
Slide20Communist Rule Under Stalin
The Russia that Stalin developed was renamed the Soviet Union, and was not the same country that Lenin had hoped for.
Slide21Communist Rule Under Stalin
1928Stalin’s “Five Year Plans”Designed to bring Russia into the industrial age
Slide22Communist Rule Under Stalin
Stalin maintained power by using political and social terror.KGB, Cheka, and system of spies
Slide23Communist Rule Under Stalin
The PurgesHigh ranking officials were arrested, forced to confess to false charges, and then executedStalin was seen as protecting Russia
Slide24Communist Rule Under Stalin
In addition to his campaign of terror, Stalin also controlled all media sources.Stalin could effectively rewrite history to suit his political/military needs.
Slide25Slide26Slide27Slide28