What were the social, economic and political conditions in Russia before 1905?
In what ways was the working population in Russia different from other countries in Europe before 1917?
Why did the Tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917?
Make two lists: one with the main events and the effects of the February Revolution and the other with the main events and effects of the October Revolution. Write a paragraph on who was involved in each, who were the leaders and what the impact of each was on Soviet history,
What was the main change brought about by the Bolshevik immediately after the October Revolution?
Write a few lines to show what you know about:
(a) Kulaks
(b) The Duma,
(c) Women workers between 1900 and 1930
(d) The Liberals
(e) Stalin’s collectivization program