Cause and Consequence of the Murder of the Romanovs

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Cause and Consequence of the Murder of the Romanovs

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Introduction to the Murder of the Romanovs

The Romanov family, the last imperial family of Russia, was executed in 1918 during the Russian Civil War. The Bolsheviks believed that eliminating the royal family would prevent any possibility of a counter-revolution and remove symbols of the old regime.

Source A: Excerpt from a Bolshevik report

'The presence of the Romanovs was a threat to the new Soviet government, and their execution was a necessary step to secure the revolution.' Provenance: Official Soviet government report, 1918.

1.
Explain why the Bolsheviks decided to execute the Romanov family. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of the Bolsheviks and the opponents regarding the murder of the Romanovs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Causes of the Romanov Murder

The collapse of the monarchy, the rise of the Bolsheviks, and fears of counter-revolution contributed to the decision to kill the Romanovs. The family was moved from Siberia to Ekaterinburg, where they were ultimately executed.

Source B: Memoir of a Bolshevik soldier

'We believed that if the Romanovs survived, they could rally forces to oppose the revolution.' Provenance: Memoir, 1920.

1.
Outline the key events that led to the execution of the Romanovs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the reasons why the Romanovs were moved from Siberia to Ekaterinburg. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Consequences of the Romanov's Murder

The execution of the Romanovs marked the end of the Russian imperial family and intensified the civil war. It also had significant international repercussions, shaping perceptions of Bolshevik brutality.

Source C: International newspaper report, 1918

'The killing of the Romanovs has shocked the world and cast a dark shadow over the Bolshevik government.' Provenance: International newspaper, 1918.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the Romanov's murder for Russia. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the murder of the Romanovs affected Russia's international reputation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the long-term consequences of the Romanov's murder for Russia and for world history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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