Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905-1924 (IGSCE in History)
In this 8-week course, students explore changes in Russia and the development of the Soviet Union from 1905-1924. This helps students meet requirements for IGCSE/GCSE Paper 2.
Lisa Malick
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(40)
What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This course will prepare students for the International GCSE and the GCSE, as well as serve as an in-depth study of changes in Russia and the development of the Soviet Union for all interested students. The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History comprises two mandatory papers. It is a linear qualification and all papers must be taken at the end of the course study. One option for Paper 2 (investigation study) is "Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905-1924." Not only does this satisfy a requirement for students undertaking the exam, but all students enrolled will benefit from studying an intriguing topic of history for ten weeks. Students will: • gain knowledge and understanding of the key features and characteristics of historical periods • develop skills to explain, analyse and make judgements about historical events and periods studied, using second-order historical concepts • learn how to use a range of source material to comprehend, interpret and cross-refer sources • develop skills to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations in the context of historical events studied. The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History qualification requires students to: • acquire knowledge and understanding of selected periods and/or aspects of history, exploring the significance of historical events, people, changes and issues • use historical sources critically, in context, recording significant information and reaching conclusions • develop an awareness that different interpretations have been constructed about people, events and developments • organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history • draw conclusions and make historical judgements.
Learning Goals
Unit 1- Tsarist Rule in Russia, 1905–14:
Week 1: Tsarist rule in Russia in 1905 and the reasons for discontent. The Potemkin Mutiny and the setting up of Soviets. The 1905 Revolution, including the October Manifesto and reasons why Nicholas survived.
Week 2: The attitude of Nicholas to the first four dumas. The growth of opposition groups. Stolypin’s policy of repression and land reform. The Lena Goldfield strike.
Unit 2: Opposition to Tsarist rule 1914–17: the impact of war and the February Revolution
Week 3- Economic, social and political effects of the First World War on Russia. Influence of Rasputin.
Week 4-Immediate causes of the February Revolution, especially events in Petrograd. The army mutiny. Abdication of Tsar. Setting up of Provisional Government.
Unit 3: Provisional Government and the Bolshevik Revolution.
Week 5- Weaknesses and mistakes of the Provisional Government. The impact of the Petrograd Soviet. The activities of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, including the April Theses and July Days. Nature and impact of the Kornilov Revolt.
Key events of the Bolshevik takeover. Reasons for success of Bolsheviks, especially the roles of Lenin and Trotsky.
Unit 4: The Bolshevik consolidation of power and the Civil War
Week 6-Bolshevik consolidation of power, including the significance of the 1917 Decrees, the closure of the Constituent Assembly and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
Week 7-The two sides in the Civil War. Key events and reasons for Bolshevik victory.
Reasons for, nature and effects of War Communism. The Kronstadt Naval Mutiny.
Unit 5: War Communism and the New Economic Policy (NEP)
Week 8-Reasons for, nature and effects of the New Economic Policy. Opposition to NEP.
- Achievements of Lenin to 1924.
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Notebook Pen/pencil and colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
40reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have received training for IGSCE courses while teaching them in public schools in the United States. I have taught this investigative subject matter several times in my high school world history courses, always wishing we had more time to explore such a fascinating topic in history. I am looking forward to the opportunity to spend 10 weeks on the subject, rather than the 10 minutes that this subject might receive in a rushed world history class. IGSCE and highly motivated high school students both will do well in the class. (Next class- China: Conflict, Crisis, and Change.) Reviews
Live Group Class
$225
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-12 learners per class
