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Justification: Displays the vastness and widespread frustration among the people over the conditions of Russia, showing a gathering of many types of people to unite in revolt against the Tsar. -
Justification: As a result of Austria declaring war on Serbia, allies of Austria and allies of Serbia began joining in and declaring war on each other, creating a chain reaction, as seen in the photo. -
Justification: Tsar Nicholas II is seen getting out of his car and meeting up with officials in the front line which symbolizes the Tsar leaving problems in the capital behind as he shifts his focus. -
The image shows what was originally planned for the Brusilov offense compared to how it looked when it ended. -
Justification: Connects to the death of Rasputin since he was shot multiple times before being drowned. The water gun symbolizes gunshots and water (drowning). -
Justification: Shows the seriousness and determination of the women through the stern expressions on the women. The gathering of all of these women and the sign refer back to the protest march happening on International Women’s Day. -
Justification: The old pointing to the left symbolizes the tsarist regime being left in the past after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II; While on the right, the new pointing to the right represents a fresh start for Russia. -
Justification: A drawing of the actual Provisional Government captures a new beginning for Russia and symbolizes how there are a new collective amount of people that are in charge of the government and not just the Tsar. -
Justification: Lenin is sort of like a Trojan horse since by sending Lenin off to Russia, they hoped it would destabilize the country and eliminate them from the war (this would only partly succeed since although revolution occurred, Russia would keep fighting in the war). -
The 10 commandments symbolize how Christians lead their lives. Similar to how Lenin commanded Bolsheviks (like a messenger). -
This image shows just how large the congress was. And, more importantly, showing how more voices were being heard across Russia. -
The image is relevant because it is a picture from the events of the July days, thus it shows the violence of the events in Petrograd, Russia. -
This image is crucial in showing how the reds rallied behind Trotsky and trusted him. Proving that Trotsky was a capable leader. -
The picture is of Tanks in a city in Russia, it is used to symbolize the Kornilov offense as the event was a Military coup against Russian government, thus the tank in Russia represents both aspects. -
This image is important in showing the large number of Bolsheviks that Trotsky was able to rally. -
o Picture of the Bolshevik party, this is used to show how they were the main group responsible for the disbanding of the Constituent Assembly. -
This image is the symbol of the Cheka, a sword through the communist symbol. Showing the theme of support Communism or else. -
Shows Kolchak leading his troops, representing his imminent attack on the Red Army. -
This image depicts War communism for citizens, specifically, how War communism was a harsh factor in Russian life, and did not benefit citizens much at all. -
Flag of the Ukraine Soviet Socialist Republic highlights the Soviet's control of Ukraine following their taking over of the country. -
Their initial success is shown by the military marching through the city, highlighting the Poles march on Kiev -
Represents the Soviets trying to take Warsaw as it shows how far the Soviets were into Polish territory, showing why the Soviets' attempt to take Warsaw was significant, as it determines the outcome of the Russo-Polish War. -
Represents the scope of the rebellion and its vicinity to Moscow, highlighting the significance of it. -
Shows how opposed the sailors of Kronstadt were, defacing the Communism sign and showing the dire situation War Communism had imposed on Russia. -
The image of people of Russia represents the effect of War Communism on the people of Russia, showing why it was eventually replaced in favor of the NEP. -
Shows Russian and Germany foreign ministers getting along, showing the promotion of positive relationships between the two countries as a result of the treaty. -
The black line shows the separation between the new USSR and other countries, showing the scope of the new USSR. -
Shows Lenin’s declining health towards the end of his life, confined to a wheelchair after multiple strokes.