Vladimir Lenin is on trial in an engaging, animated video where the merits and consequences of the formation of the Soviet Union and Lenin's actions are reviewed. This is a great way to illustrate how to establish and argue unique perspectives of a particular historical event. 

Concepts

joseph stalin, dictators

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Additional Tags

bolshevik revolution, stalin, duma, social studies

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Pros

• Some concepts covered include the Bolshevik Revolution, creation of the Duma, and Russia's role in World War I
• Conveys how evidence is used to support an argument

Cons

• Since many concepts are covered, this may perhaps be best used as a review or a prompt for further discussion and research

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.7