History of Revolutions - Unit Two
Area of Study One: Ideas, Movements, Leaders and Events

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The following excerpt provides one interpretation of the events of 1905 in Russia.

Complete the following questions in the text boxes provided and submit at the end. This will send your responses to Lisa Hayman.

What was the "year of revolution"?


Define the term "resilience".

When they refer to the "regime" who is being referred to?

Explain the "strata of society" - what was the social makeup of Russia at this time?

What "crippling general strike" are the authors referring to?

Explain the actions which are referred to as "outbursts of mutiny" (page 34 of Malone will assist with this) why would the these events be perceived as "mutiny"?

Provide an outline of "the disastrous war in the Far East".

What do the authors mean by the term " go over to the offensive"? Identify the events which support this.

What is Kochan and Abraham's opinion of tsarism? Do you agree or disagree?

you responses will be emailed to:

Lisa Hayman
Bendigo Senior Secondary College