Vocabulary & Concepts: The Fall of the Tsar and the February Revolution

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Fall of the Tsar and the February Revolution

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview

'The February Revolution marked the collapse of Tsar Nicholas II's rule, driven by widespread discontent, economic hardship, and political unrest. The revolution was characterized by mass protests, strikes, and the abdication of the Tsar, ending centuries of Romanov dynasty rule.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, published 2018.

1.
Explain the meaning of the term 'abdication' in the context of the February Revolution. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the causes of the February Revolution as described in Source A with what you know about economic hardship during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of the mass protests during the February Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how political unrest contributed to the fall of the Tsar, based on the source and your knowledge. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why the February Revolution is considered a turning point in Russian history.
[4 marks]
6.
Explain the role of the soldiers during the February Revolution using the source and your knowledge.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the perspectives of different groups (workers, soldiers, nobility) on the revolution based on the source and your knowledge.
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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