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?