Russia Controlled Assessment

1. Russia Controlled Assessment What was life like in Russia in 1900? L.O. To understand what Russia was like in 1900 and be able to explain the gap between the rich and poor

2. Think back to last lesson – sum up why Russia was so difficult to govern. Consider things such as size, climate and communications Why was Russia so difficult to govern?

3. Feedback on the table you were completing for homework – what were the significant points for each factor? p.99 ‘Nationalities’ p.100 ‘Peasants and the countryside’ p.100 ‘The aristocracy’ p.101 ‘New industries, cities and the working class’ p.101 ‘The middle classes’ p.100 ‘Peasants and the countryside’ p.101 ‘New industries, cities and the working class’ p.101 ‘The middle classes’ p.100 ‘Peasants and the countryside’ p.102 ‘The Tsar and his government’ p.99 Profile box p.102 ‘The Tsar and his government’ p.103 ‘Opposition to the Tsar’ p.102 ‘Control’ Russia 1900

4. Using the SHP handout study the text and sources and answer the following: • Questions 3-7 p.7 • Questions 1+2 p.9 • Answer the question ‘How large was the gap between rich and poor in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century?’ • Ext. Why could this gap become a problem for the Tsar? How large was the gap between rich and poor?

5. In groups, you are going to prepare part of a report for the Tsar informing him of the situation in Russia and the problems he faces: • Inefficient and corrupt government • The condition of the peasants • The contrast between rich and poor in Russia • Conditions for the workers in the towns • The activities of opposition groups For your part of the report you need to explain to the Tsar the problems he faces in this area and why Be ready to present back at the start of next lesson Due: 11/09 Homework

6. Look at Source 10 on p.103 • Discuss and write brief notes answering the 3 bullet points in the activity box Source Work