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This political cartoon represents the Revolution of 1905 as it shows how the tsar is ignoring the internal conflict of the people, which is about to become very extreme (based on the person under the tsar holding a bomb). This is also relevant due to the Japanese soldier getting ready to attack the tsar, this most likely represents Russia’s defeat in the Ruso-Japanese War.
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This image is relevant to the starting of WW1 as it directly states how Germany has declared war and how Europe is beginning to go into arms.
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This image is relevant because it shows Tsar Nicholas II on the front lines with his soldiers.
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The Image shows the front line and how it moved with the offensive
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This image is relevant because it shows the Russian noble’s final attempt to assassinate Rasputin as he flees.
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The picture shows Lenin personally talking to and leading the people
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This image is relevant as it is a primary source (photo) of the actual Women’s Day March on Petrograd.
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This image is relevant because it shows direct evidence of Nicholas II’s abdication.
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This image is relevant because it shows the original leading members of the provisional government.
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This image is relevant because it shows the original April Theses book.
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This image is relevant because it shows the people celebrating the return of Lenin.
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This image is relevant because it shows an actual photo of the first All-Russia Congress of Soviets meeting.
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The image shows soldiers fighting against the provisional government
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This is an image of general Lavr Kornilov which gives a visual of who he was
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The sigil of the Cheka. It is a badge with the symbol
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The image shows Trotsky talking to the guard personally, indicating that he was a good leader
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War communism led to terrible famines that forced people to eat anything that they could.
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The image illustrates the fear and violence that took place during the red Terror
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An image of the Constituent assembly before it was disbanded
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A political cartoon that shows Germany taking a lot from Russia and leaving it with little.
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Photo shows Kolchak and White army preparing to march against the Red army
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Image shows the advancement of the combined Polish and Ukrainian forces towards Kiev, capturing it.
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Photo shows Alexander Antonov and his staff. Antonov was the leader/organizer of the rebellion that took place in August of 1920.
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Propoganda shows the Polish metaphor of fighting the "Red Beast" after the harsh battle at Warsaw near the Modlin fortress.
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An uprising of sailors located at the Krondstadt naval base. It was crushed and many soldiers were killed by their own government. This photo shows the soldiers protesting with a flag proclaiming words that somewhat equate to, "Death to...".
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This photo shows propoganda aimed at lower class farmers, advising them that they can start to farm for themselves more often. (Beginning of NEP)
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Shows depictions of the battles fought in the Soviet-Ukrainian war, ultimately ending in Ukraine being absorbed into the Soviet Union.
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Treaty signed between the Soviets and Germany regarding territory disputes (WWI). This seemingly started a 'friendly' relationship between the two parties.
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This photo shows the marches in the streets following the formation of the Soviet Union.
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Newspaper article with massive headline proclaiming the death of Lenin. This shows the significance that he had over Russia and the world.