Year 9 · History · beta

The Russian Revolution: did communism completely transform Russian society?

In this unit, pupils learn about Karl Marx's theories regarding communism and the conduct and impact of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. They examine the Russian Civil War and Russian society in the 1920s and 30s, allowing them to judge the extent to which communism changed Russia.

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Prior knowledge

Pupils know that revolutions seek to change the way in which countries are governed.

Source curriculum references

Understand historical concepts such as continuity and change
Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901 to the present day
At least one study of a significant society or issue in world history and its interconnections with other world developments [for example, Mughal India 1526-1857; China’s Qing dynasty 1644-1911; Changing Russian empires c.1800-1989; USA in the 20th century]

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