Dual Power in Russia L/O To understand the issues surrounding control of Russia between Feb /March and Oct /Nov 1917.

Dual Power What do you think this term means? What effects you think this may have on Russia? What is the context of this situation in Russia?

After the Fall of the Monarchy Dual Government The Provisional Government The Petrograd Soviet

Your Task Write and deliver an “on the scene” news report from Petrograd in spring of You need to include… -Who is in charge (is this clear?) -What problems will they face? -Interview with either a member of the Petrograd Soviet (e.g. Trotsky) or the Provisional Government (e.g. Prince Lvov), explaining their attitudes. LO: To understand the political situation in Russia in March 1917.

Words to include in your report Provisional government Petrograd soviet Tauride palace Prince Lvov Alexander Kerensky Order number one Dual Government More freedoms Equality Political prisoners and revolutionary exiles Okhrana Use pages 75 to 77 of your text to ensure that you can explain these words in detail

What problems did the Provisional Government face? What problems did we identify last lesson? What have we learnt since that has either a)Solved these problems or b)made these problems worse What do you think is the biggest problem facing the PG at this time and why?

Problems facing the Provisional Government Land: Peasants demanded it! – Govt promises land reform without a date to deliver Hunger: The workers in the cities were demanding food – Govt could not guarantee food supplies as Soviets controlled the railway The war: People demanded an end to the war – Govt promised one last offensive to win the war Revolutionaries: how to stop their influence spreading! – Govt promised political reform to win support from masses but failed to take any positive action. Elections for constituent assembly promised for November The Army: Needed loyalty of the army – Troops in Petrograd now under control of Soviets & refused to obey the govt. Order number One gave PS great deal of control over troops High Expectations? Some change but not fast enough?

March through to October1917 A timeline from March through to October 1917 What questions does this create for you? Discuss with neighbour for one minute Feb Rev/PG set up Oct rev/end of PG

July (1917) Street demonstration on Nevskii Prospect crossroads just after troops of the Provisional Government have opened fire with machine guns.

Kornilov Revolt GA

Can you describe… -Lenin’s return and April Theses -June offensive -July Days -Kornilov Affair Draw a timeline from March through to October Mark the key events on the line 2.Above line write a bullet style description of each one 3.Below line explain how each event weakened the PG?

Using Pages Why were the Bolsheviks in a stronger position in October 1917, than they had been in Feb 1917?

Using Pages Why were the Bolsheviks in a stronger position in October 1917, than they had been in Feb 1917? 1) The Bolsheviks are now armed and seen by many as heroes after crushing Kornilov revolt 2) Bolsheviks are now stronger in the Moscow soviet (and others) after successful elections. 3) Increased support after propaganda and own newspaper (Pravda) 4) Promises made to the population “Peace, Bread and Land.”

Exam Practice Explain why the Provisional Government faced problems in the summer of Look at this question carefully How is an explain question different to a describe question?( depth of thinking, connecting phrases, cause or consequence) Is there anything specific in this question?( summer)

Why did the PG fail? Lacked legitimacy Could not deliver reforms or meet high expectations WW1 Lacked support and internal divisions Opposition from Left and Right PLENARY- What evidence could you use to support these reasons?

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