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Here are the teacher pack items for Russia and the Republics: History and Its Influence:
Overview In this experience, students trace major turning points in Russian history from Kievan Rus' through the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. They examine how rulers, invasions, reforms, revolution, and political change shaped Russia and its influence on the surrounding region. Finally, students select three connected historical events and create a visual showing how one event contributed to or influenced another. For a more in-depth look at pre-imperial Russian history, the following video available in the student pack is an excellent resource: Where did Russia come from? Objectives:
Russia’s history stretches back more than a thousand years and includes periods of expansion, invasion, empire, revolution, war, and dramatic political change. Early states developed along important rivers and trade routes, where people exchanged goods, ideas, and beliefs. Over time, rulers gained control of larger territories, and Russia eventually expanded across much of northern Eurasia, from eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean.
For centuries, Russia was ruled by tsars who held enormous political power. As the empire grew, it came to include many different peoples, languages, religions, and regions. Some rulers tried to modernize the country, while others strengthened central control. By the early 1900s, war, poverty, food shortages, and demands for political change created growing unrest.
In 1917, the monarchy collapsed. A revolution followed, and within a few years Russia became the center of a new country called the Soviet Union. The Soviet government changed political life, the economy, education, religion, and everyday life across a vast region made up of many republics.
For much of the 1900s, the Soviet Union was one of the most powerful countries in the world. Then, in 1991, it suddenly ceased to exist. Fifteen independent countries emerged from its collapse, including Russia.
In this experience, you will trace major periods in Russia’s history, a country that had expanded for centuries, survived invasions and revolutions, and become a global power. You will examine how historical events helped shape Russia and the surrounding republics today.
Objectives:
The Election of Mikhail Romanov to the Throne
Based on what you learned from the introduction, what would you like to know about the history of Russia? Use the following table to generate one question about Russian history.
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