Worksheet
Curated OER

The Flag of Russia

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Russian flag worksheet, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color the flag. Students then color the Russian flag.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Russian Revolution Part 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War activity, students read a 4-paragraph selection about post World War II diplomacy and then list key dates and events noted in the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Telegram from Senator Joseph McCarthy to President Harry S. Truman

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research Senator Joseph McCarthy's February 9, 1950 speech, given at Wheeling, West Virginia, in which he claimed more than 200 State Department employees were members of the Communist Party.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Charting Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast details of different wars throughout history. They discuss the reasons for wars through the ages and research a war in order to complete a class chart detailing seven different wars.
Website
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Twentieth Century Europe: Aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Guide provides a selection from the Lectures on 20th century Europe. Discusses the impact of the Bolshevik revolution on Russia.
Primary
Other

The Fundamental Law of Land Socialization

For Students 9th - 10th
The law issued by the Bolsheviks confiscating all land issued in 1918.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Russian Revolution. First, the Tsar was overthrown during the February Revolution, then, in October, the communist Bolsheviks took total control. The country became the Soviet Union.
Website
Boston University

Gorbachev's Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
University students discuss Gorbachev's life and reforms in the U.S.S.R. Also includes information about the Bolshevik Revolution.
Website
Other

Bucknell University: A Chronology of Russian History

For Students 9th - 10th
An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.
Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Soviet Union and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio.org gives information about the historical relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. After reading the summary on this page, click on the links at the bottom of the page to read about early...
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Revelations From the Russian Archives: Secret Police

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress is a brief description of the history of the secret police in the Soviet Union. Its origins are found during the time of the revolution.
Article
George Mason University

Chnm: The Most Brainiest Man

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating article about how a conversation about Lenin led to the conviction and six-month jail sentence for Joseph Yenowsky. Excellent article shows the extreme fear of Reds and communism in the 1920's.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Vladimir Lenin

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the life of Vladimir Lenin. Discusses his life before becoming the leader of the Soviet Union, his political accomplishments as a leader and his death.
Primary
Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
Website
BBC

Bbc News: Soviet Union Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline covering the history of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991.
Handout
Marxists Internet Archive

Marxists.org: Trotskyism in China

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to "From Communist League to Revolutionary Communist Party," for an interesting perspective from the losing side in the Chinese Civil War of 1948.
Primary
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Joseph Stalin's Speech on Red Square 1941

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Stalin's speech on November 7, 1941 for the 24th anniversary celebration of the October Socialist Revolution.
Activity
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online directory from Fordham University provides an abundance of essays and articles detailing various aspects of the Russian Revolution as well as a list of additional sources.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: The Path to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical account from Geographia.com of the events that led the Russians to a Communist revolution in 1918.
Article
Stanford University

Stanford Magazine: A Doomed Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
An online article on the life of Alexander Kerensky with a focus on his life in the United States when he was a professor at Stanford University.
eBook
Other

Australian National University: International Socialism or State Capitalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...
Primary
Marxists Internet Archive

Marxist Archive: Fundamental Significance of the Russian Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a work by Rosa Luxemburg that details the significance of the Russian Revolution and how it related to all people of Russia, especially the lower working class.
Website
Other

Armenian History

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive look at Armenian history written by an Armenian so expect some partiality. Use the table of contents to navigate the site. Pictures illustrate every section and a glossary is included.

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