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    international art frequently associated with the most turbulent period in Russian history‚ the beginning of the twentieth century‚ during which Russian society underwent a profound social and political change. This period (1900 – 1930) saw the October Revolution‚ the First World War‚ the Russian Civil War‚ and the beginnings of Stalinism. It is precisely during these times of turmoil that Russian Avant-garde flourished. It marked a clear break from the traditional naturalist theatre and moved towards

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    October Sky Homer Hickam Characters: Homer Hickam John Hickam Miss Riley Quentin Wilson O’Dell Warner Von Braun Setting: Coalwood‚ in West Virginia Climax: The most important part was when Homer Hickam finally achieved to launch his rocket sky high. Plot: Homer Hickam had problems with launching rockets at first because the rockets didn’t have the chemicals needed so the rockets can’t fly so far from he launches them. Conclusion: Homer Hickam had to use other chemicals

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    How far do you agree that the main case of the February 1917 revolution was the effects of the war on the people? Whilst there is no doubt that WW1 contributed to the February revolution‚ it is difficult for historians to know whether the war was the main cause. As‚ that would be ignoring all the social and economic problems in Russia‚ as well as the problem with Rasputin. The above statement is true because despite that the war had begun successfully for Russia‚ eventually in 1914 during the Battle

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    political or economic threat to Russian autocracy. The Decembrist revolution in 1825 however changed this as the people involved in the revolution were not simple peasants‚ they were aristocrats from the upper echelons of Russian society‚ who wished to make huge political changes in Russia‚ namely liberating Russia from autocracy and freeing the serfs which was a main part of their agenda.  The Decembrists were not successful in their revolution in the end as they were defeated by loyalist troops quite easily

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    The Russian Socialist Party‚ the Bolsheviks brought about dramatic changes in Russian society following the 1917 Revolution. They took advantage of the unique time and place and once they had gained control of Russia they were willing to go to any lengths to ensure they remained in power and their Socialist ideals were put into action. The social organisation in Russia was an unjust system of autocracy‚ resulting in a majority of discontent. Russian society consisted of large amounts of peasants

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    History  Revolutions  Exam  Notes:     RUSSIAN  REVOLUTION   Emily  Spiezia           UNIT  3  &  4     2012   Emily  Spiezia  12Green  2012  Exam  Notes   LIFE  UNDER  TSARISM     •  "The  Russian  working  class  is  burdened  by  a  double  yoke;  it  is.......  robbed  by  the  capitalists  and  landlords‚  and  to   prevent

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    Why was there a revolution in Russia in 1905? The 1905 revolution happened for many reasons and so a combination of factors will best explain this question. However the most important reason was the tsar and his ignorant beliefs and attitudes towards Russia. The Russo-Japanese war was a major factor in starting the revolution in 1905‚ the whole purpose of the war was to try and stop the thoughts of rebellion by getting the Russian people to rally for their country‚ however when Russia lost the

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    stages‚ the revolution started in February and finished in October. As a result of this revolution‚ it removed Russia from the war and brought about the takeover of the Russian empire into the Union of Soviet Socialist republic’s hands‚ replacing the traditional Tsarist autocratic monarchy with the world’s first communist state. From Word War I losses‚ poor leadership‚ falling industries to chronic food shortages‚ the people of Russia were fed up with how their country was run and how weak it was

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    The Russian Revolution was a time of change. It completely changed the world with the fall of the autocracy and the monarch ruling without question and the first ever communist state. Through the use of ideology‚ the Bolsheviks could achieve their goal without the use of violence. The people involved would each play a key role in the revolution. The events that led up to the resulting violence at the end of the revolution were also very important to consider. The events towards the end of the revolution

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    OPENING SCENE FILM STUDY October Sky – Joe Johnston Script for opening scene: While most of President Einhower’s advisors-- If you have just turned in to this special bulletin... washington has confirmed that yesterday...on the fourth of October‚ 1957. On the fourth of October‚ 1957... the Soviet Union successfully launched... history’s first man-made satellite... into space orbit around the Earth. The satellite which the Russians have dubbed Sputnik... is being hailed as a milestone in history

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