You are on page 1of 12

The rise of communism

06/11/13

Learning outcomes
Differentiate between democracy, fascism and communism Recognise the events that lead to the rise of communism and its implications on the state and people of Russia See the possible problems that may arise from communism and a single party government

So what happens next??


What do we know?? What do we want to know???

Democracy
Multi-party system. Regular elections. Freedom of speech, press and religion. Rights for individuals under the law.

Dictatorship
Anti-Communist Extreme nationalism Racism Hostility to democracy Cult of the leader Use of violence to get power

Fascist dictatorship
Anti-Communist Extreme nationalism Racism Hostility to democracy Cult of the leader Use of violence to get power

Communist dictatorship
Includes all the elements of a dictatorship plus Abolish private property and profit. Follows the writing of Karl Marx in the communist manifesto Collectivisation Revolution. State ownership. No religion

Communism in Russia
During WW1 Russia fought on the side of the central powers Suffered deaths of three million soldiers and civilians Death and massive food shortages made the war very unpopular with the common people of Russia

In 1917 the October revolution ousted Tsar Nicolas II and after a short period Lenin and the Bolshevik party gained control of Russia The Bolsheviks under Vladamir Lenin gained much of their popularity by promising the people Peace, land and bread and started to implement the Ideals of communism

Have we completed our Learning outcomes?


Differentiate between democracy, fascism and communism Recognise the events that lead to the rise of communism and its implications on the state and people of Russia See the possible problems that may arise from communism and a single party government

Arrange the characteristics under the relevant heading


Remember some may be characteristics of more than one

You might also like