Textbooks often mention the Man of Steel and his nemesis, but seldom do they investigate in-depth the inner workings of Russia before it established a separate peace and ended its involvement in World War I. Exploring the intricacies of the Russian involvement in the war, along with the rising tide of Revolution, an informative video engages viewers in a more detailed look at the debates in Russia behind the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Learners also hear how each man rose to his position within the revolutionary movement in Russia and where they disagreed about fundamental ideas within Marxism.

Concepts

world war i, the russian revolution, russia, biographies

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video as a flipped classroom to provide context on the internal workings of Russia as the Revolution brought the country's involvement in World War I to an end

Classroom Considerations

•  Requires scholars to have detailed background on Marxism and World War I 
• Video is one part of a larger series exploring key historical figures, Who Did What in WWI?
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Detailed information articulates the disputes within the Marxist movements in Russia
• Excerpts let pupils hear the men's viewpoints for themselves

Cons

• Video often uses historical vocabulary with no explanation, such as Marxism and Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

Common Core

L.9-10.2.a L.11-12.2.a