Lesson 1 Why did opposition movements increase after

Lesson 1 Why did opposition movements increase after 1894? Read Extract 1 on p. 93 and identify the reasons it suggests are behind the increase in opposition after 1894. • Radicalisation of all sections of society. • Response to use of repression. • Famines. • Taxes. • Backwards methods in agriculture. • Land hunger.

How and why did the liberal/moderate opposition develop in Russia? Using p. 93 -94 of the A level textbook. Produce a timeline showing how and why liberal opposition developed in Russia between 1891 – 1905. Include profiles of the key leaders, Prince Lvov and Pyotr Struve. You could carry out some additional research on these individuals and attach a picture to your timeline.

Lesson 2 What were the similarities and differences between the Socialist Revolutionaries and the Social Democrats? Using the A level textbook p. 94 -98; Complete the A 3 sheet on the next slide identifying their beliefs, the methods used and their areas of support. From this information you will then be able to identify the ways in which the two opposition groups were both similar and different. Also, ensure you have profiles of the key individuals involved in each movement. You may want to do these on separate sheets.

Socialist Revolutionaries Beliefs What were the similarities and differences between the Socialist Revolutionaries and the Social Democrats? Methods Support Key leaders Social Democrats Bolsheviks Social Democrats Mensheviks Similarities Differences

What contribution did opposition make to the political development of Russia by 1914? Using p. 98 -100 of the A level textbook: Consider the range of opposition – Trade Unions, Liberals, Socialist Revolutionaries, Social Democrats and the national minorities and the impact they have on Russia. 1. Which is more effective – radical or moderate opposition? 2. How much of a threat did each of them pose the regime by 1914?

Homework What was the state of Russia by 1914? Using all your knowledge of Russia up to now: Complete your own copy of the table below – I have started it but you will need to add as many strengths and weaknesses as you can with some supporting evidence for each. This will be a good revision tool and will help with essay writing. Strengths Weaknesses Political Orthodox Church. Okhrana. Military. Moderates becoming disillusioned with tsar as the promises of the October Manifesto failed to materialize. Economic ‘The Great Spurt’ – increase in industrialization & modernisation Russia still lagged behind the West. Agricultural methods remained primitive. Social Many ordinary Russian people still supported the tsar seen by 1913 tercentenary celebrations. Overcrowding and poor conditions in the towns and cities were breeding grounds for radical opposition movements.