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Explore key themes in Russian history through visual analysis of Tsar, Rasputin, and social classes in pre-revolutionary Russia. Reflect on leadership, social inequality, and religious influence on the Tsarist regime.
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Beginning Directions • Have Russian Revolution Part 2 notes and review questions from yesterday on your desk!!!
What do you see? • 1. How is the Tsar portrayed in this image? What does it say about his leadership? • 2. How is Rasputin portrayed: weak, strong, dumb, controlling? • 3. Paying attention to Rasputin's hands, does he have any control over the throne? How can we tell? • 4. Does the Tsarina like Rasputin? How can we tell? • 5. What observations can you make from all of the characters' facial expressions? • 6. What would this drawing be used for? What is the purpose of this?
What do you see?... • 1. Who is at the top and who is at the bottom? • 2. What does this cartoon say about Russia's social classes? • 3. Is there an equal distribution of wealth throughout Russia? • 4. With such a distinct class system, would this create social problems or prevent them? • 5. How important is religion in Russia? Does this affect the Tsar? • 6. Pay attention to the working class and peasant class, what are they doing and how do they feel?