Friday, April 23, 2010

Key Question #3: How did the end of Communist rule lead to changes in Russia?

Sub-Question #1:
In the late 1980’s, communist rule in the Soviet Union came to an end. New reforms came about. What was “glasnost” and how did it help Russians become more free? What was “perestroika” and how did it help Russians become more free?

Glasnot:

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Perestroika:

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Key Question #2

Sub-Question #1: By the beginning of the 20th century, many people in Russia were unhappy with czarist rule. Why? What was the Russian Revolution, and why did it happen?

Xtranormal:


Sub-Question #2:Who were Lenin and Stalin? Explain what a communist dictatorship is. What was a “soviet”? What is a “command economy”?
Glogster:


Sub-Question #3: Why was communism in the Soviet Union a failure?
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Sub-Question #4: What was the Cold War?
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Key Question #1

1st Sub-Question:
What were czars? How long did czarist rule last in Russia? What was life for Russians like under the czars?

Keynote:

2nd Sub-Question:
What was the Mongol threat to the Russian princes in Moscow? What was the Golden Horde? Who were the Tartars? How did Russian princes overcome these threats?


3rd Sub-Question:
By the beginning of the 20th century, Russia controlled nearly all of the eastern part of northern Europe and northern Asia. Explain in what stages they acquired all of this territory.



Friday, April 16, 2010