Cause and Consequence of the Bolshevik Takeover: The April Theses
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the Bolsheviks' April Theses and their role in the Russian Revolution of 1917. It helps students understand the key events and their significance.
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Cause and Consequence of the Bolshevik Takeover: The April Theses
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Introduction to the April Theses
Source A: Excerpt from Lenin's April Theses
'The Bolsheviks must seize power immediately and end the war. We need to transfer land to the peasants and give power to the Soviets.' Provenance: Lenin's speech delivered in April 1917, Moscow.
Causes of the Bolshevik Takeover
Source B: Excerpt from a historian's analysis
'The discontent among workers and soldiers, combined with the failure of the Provisional Government, created a ripe environment for the Bolsheviks to gain support.' Provenance: Historian's analysis published in 2018.
Immediate Consequences of the April Theses
Source C: Excerpt from a political analyst
'The April Theses radicalized the revolutionary movement, leading to increased unrest and the eventual storming of the Winter Palace.' Provenance: Political analysis published in 1918.
Long-term Effects of the April Theses
Source D: Excerpt from a modern historian
'The April Theses set the stage for the Bolsheviks’ seizure of power, fundamentally changing Russia’s political landscape and leading to the Soviet Union.' Provenance: Modern historical analysis published in 2020.
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