From the Revolution of 1917 To Stalin Russian

From the Revolution of 1917 To Stalin

Russian demonstrations, 1917 The mass demonstrations in Petrograd, June 1917, showed a surge of working-class support for the Bolsheviks. In this photo, a few banners of the Mensheviks and other moderate socialists are drowned in a sea of Bolshevik slogans. (Sovfoto)

The Bolshevik Revolution Bolsheviks (Red) Vs Mensheviks (whites) -Bolsheviks win under Lenin, why? -Kerensky (Whites)- Runs the Provisional Govt, but keeps Russia in the war. • Lenin gives land to peasants, puts workers in control of factories. “Peace Land Bread” • Bolsheviks sign treaty with Germany; Russia out of World War I *

Lenin as orator, 1920 The Bolsheviks were a small but tightly disciplined group of radicals obedient to the will of their leader, Vladimir Lenin (1870 -1924). Here he is addressing Red Army soldiers in Sverdlov Square, Moscow, in 1920. At the time, the Bolsheviks were mopping up the last of the anti. Bolshevik forces and were fully engaged in a war with Poland. The fate of the Revolution depended on the fighting spirit of the Red Army soldiers and on their loyalty to Lenin. (David King Collection)

The Bolshevik Revolution Comparing World Revolutions • Russian, French Revolutions similar Both attempt to remake society Both are unhappy with a Monarchy Both are filled with violence Both are based on NEW ideas, But…. . France and US Based Enlightenment/Capitalism Russia (USSR) under Communism*

Lenin Restores Order New Country • In March 1922 Lenin Changes her name to USSR Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Russians now are “Communists” or “Marxists” Also… Bolsheviks (Karl Marx) Marxists – SAME THING • Peace restores an economy shattered by war + revolution • By 1924, Russia’s farms, factories are productive again • 1924 Lenin Dies New guy is a real SOB!*

n Joseph Stalin Scumbag

Stalin Becomes Dictator SECTION 1 Joseph Stalin- Takes control 1. Stalin starts an industrial Revolution in the USSR. Command economy —government makes all economic decisions 5 year plan > pre-determined production. Set amounts of goods are produced and are not changed 2. Agricultural Revolution- He took the 25 million small farms and replaced them with “Collective Farms” 3. Collective farms are owned and worked by hundreds of families instead of individuals. *

SECTION 2 Government takes Total Control Result of the new farming? MILLIONS starve! Totalitarianism, Centralized State Control • government that dominates every aspect of life • Totalitarian leader often dynamic, persuasive Police Terror • Government uses police to spy on, intimidate people • They live in fear of the govt* NEXT

Stalin’s legacy- destroy religion, he saw it as a threat to his power, Kulaks- Wealthy peasants who resist, Result? ? ? Gulags– prison camps for those whom opposed, OR just in case. Political prisoners. This got crazy. Reasons for arrest- Having a friend in another country People a made to accuse each other to get more workers for the Gulags. Practicing their faith, making a remark about the govt. Farmers or factory workers, or managers who didn’t make thei goal, zookeeper because an animal got sick. *

Why did people love and Fear Stalin? ? ? Propaganda

Propaganda and Censorship • Government controls all mass media, crushes opposing views NEXT

Propaganda and Censorship • NEXT

Propaganda and Censorship • NEXT

Stalin Builds a Totalitarian State • Great Purge-Stalin kills all those who appose him. military officers above the rank of captain because he fears his military. -Stalin sends MILLIONS of Russian Jews, soldiers and citizens to Siberia. He takes their land uses it for the government. NEXT

Siberia

Stalin Builds a Totalitarian State • Great Purge-Stalin kills all those who appose him. military officers above the rank of captain because he fears his military. -Stalin sends MILLIONS of Russian Jews, soldiers and citizens to Siberia. He takes their land uses it for the government. This provides labor in a place NO ONE wants to live…. . Siberia Result of Purge- This destroys the army -provides labor for camps -instills fear You live in fear that you are next! 1938 Soviet Score card: women+ progress + education+/deaths – freedom – industrialization+* NEXT

Who deliberately killed the most People? ? TYRANT Mao Stalin Hitler DEATHS 55 M 25 M 10 M

Daily Life Under Stalin Gains at Great Cost • People better educated, gain new skills • Limited personal freedoms; - a few consumer goods Women Gain Rights • Communists say women are equal to men • Women forced to join labor force; state provides child care • Many women receive advanced educations, become professionals • Women suffer from demands of work, family The new Soviet Union is Feared more than respected because is the threat to democracy and Capitalism*

Purpose for this exercise…. . 1. To illustrate how it would feel to live in a totalitarian society 2. Help you understand how Stalin controlled the USSR. 3. To help you understand the rights you have in both the US and here in school* NEXT

Total Control Achieved How did you feel when people/you were pulled out of class? Was the Role played by Deputy Johantgen intimidating? Convincing? How did you feel about not knowing what was going on? Did you start to think you might be next? Did self preservation kick in over the “fairness” idea? Imagine if this happened EVERY day. What laws do we have to protect us from this type of intimidation? * NEXT