VCE History Revolutions Question Thread

[miaindigo]

Who were the Cossacks? (Russia)

I'm slightly(very) late to this, however, the Cossacks were an eastern slavic militia of semi-independent warriors renowned for their loyalty to the tsar. They were used across the turn of the century to subdue significant unrest and enforce Russification, numbering over 300 000 upon the outbreak of WWI. Some would participate in the October Revolution and conflict subsequently broke out between the Bolsheviks and the Cossacks. During the Civil War most fought for the White Army, however, the Red Cossacks also existed as an expansion of a breakaway group. The Bolsheviks conducted a policy of Decossackisation 1917-33 viewing the Cossacks as a potential threat to the regime.

[miaindigo]

Why is it called the February Revolution when the Tsar abdicated March 1? (Russia)

It's seen as having started 23 February when the striking Putilov steel workers were joined by those protesting food rationing. Yes Nicholas didn't abdicate until March(for both calendars), however, most of the action had by that point already taken place with Nicholas only abdicating after his train was stopped by revolutionaries while returning to Petrograd. It would be fair to say good old Nicky wasn't exactly known for being easily persuaded, Rodzianko, the Chairman of the Duma, had sent him a telegram on the 26th telling him 'the capital is in a state of anarchy' and he had wrote to Alexandra saying 'this fat Rodzianko has written me lots of nonsense.' Keep in mind even if the March Revolution seems more logical to you from the perspective of when the key moment took place very few non-Soviets accounts of events were initially published and Soviet historians will always date events off of when the worker uprisings took place.

[chr0009]

Hey I hope this thread is still active. Just have some quick questions regarding the study design for France, I'm kinda confused over exactly what they mean for some points of the study design.
 Eg, One point of the study design is 'the abolition of absolute monarchy and privileged corporations' what does this mean? Would this be the execution of Louis or the formation of the National Convention?
Same for:
- 'the scale of reforms envisaged by the revolution' (what is this? would it be the church reformation, and all the economic/ political reformation undertaken by the Constituent Assembly?)
-  'the introduction of popular sovereignty and representative government' what do they mean?
- ' Internal divisions over the aims of the revolution' (would this be the different political clubs and the mountain vs Girondin split?)
- 'the abolition of feudalism'

I hope that made sense, normally i base my notes around the dot points of the study design so it's kind of difficult when I dont know what exactly they are talking about. Thanks!!!  

[The Cat In The Hat]

Hey I hope this thread is still active. Just have some quick questions regarding the study design for France, I'm kinda confused over exactly what they mean for some points of the study design.
 Eg, One point of the study design is 'the abolition of absolute monarchy and privileged corporations' what does this mean? Would this be the execution of Louis or the formation of the National Convention?
Same for:
- 'the scale of reforms envisaged by the revolution' (what is this? would it be the church reformation, and all the economic/ political reformation undertaken by the Constituent Assembly?)
-  'the introduction of popular sovereignty and representative government' what do they mean?
- ' Internal divisions over the aims of the revolution' (would this be the different political clubs and the mountain vs Girondin split?)
- 'the abolition of feudalism'

I hope that made sense, normally i base my notes around the dot points of the study design so it's kind of difficult when I dont know what exactly they are talking about. Thanks!!!

Hey-
I'll answer tomorrow when I'm free to do so. Just saying, this is still active. (and I do my notes by the SD too, so I've figured it out kinda)

[ye94747]

many of these threads seem to be filled with french + china... does anyone have resources (specifically quotes / stats) for america??? 

[sazabo_c]

Hi! I've never asked a question here before but I am wholly confused about certain dot point on the French Rev study design.

FR - Consequences
1. abolition of absolute monarchy and privileged corporations
- wasn't it changed in AOS 1 with the fundamental principles (1789) of government or is this referring to the formal 1791 constitution which revised the role of the monarch? Also privileged corporations - what are these, the Church?

2. abolition of feudalism
I really have no idea with this one as I thought this was outworked through AOS 1 August decrees (1789) - is this the 1793 constitution? They got rid of feudal dues without compensation?

Thanks a million to whoever replies

[The Cat In The Hat]

Hi! I've never asked a question here before but I am wholly confused about certain dot point on the French Rev study design.

FR - Consequences
1. abolition of absolute monarchy and privileged corporations
- wasn't it changed in AOS 1 with the fundamental principles (1789) of government or is this referring to the formal 1791 constitution which revised the role of the monarch? Also privileged corporations - what are these, the Church?

2. abolition of feudalism
I really have no idea with this one as I thought this was outworked through AOS 1 August decrees (1789) - is this the 1793 constitution? They got rid of feudal dues without compensation?

Thanks a million to whoever replies

1. Privileged corporations - yes, the church, the feudal system, etc. And I think you're right about the 1791 constitution, not sure though.
2. The Night of Patriotic Delirium (August 4) did it but got kinda revoked by the August Decrees. I don't think it's the 1793 constitution, but I can't recall at the moment what it is.
Sorry for my incompetency... I figure any sort of help might be better than none?
Note I'm also a year 12 student and not one too sure with this stuff!

[jkfleur]

random query, but is there a huge difference between the HTAV 'reinventing russia' textbook (the green one) and the second edition of the same book? I bought it second hand for next year, and didn't get the 2e edition, which is also indicated nowhere on the cover of the book but only on the spine hope someone can help!

[K888]

random query, but is there a huge difference between the HTAV 'reinventing russia' textbook (the green one) and the second edition of the same book? I bought it second hand for next year, and didn't get the 2e edition, which is also indicated nowhere on the cover of the book but only on the spine hope someone can help!

Can't tell you for sure but in my experience new editions (especially for hums subjects) are usually just fixing up past errors, maybe changing some formatting, and maybe adding in or taking away a few sections. Nothing dramatic. If your book is missing a section you can always photocopy it from one of your classmates books or something. I think you'll be fine

[jkfleur]

Can't tell you for sure but in my experience new editions (especially for hums subjects) are usually just fixing up past errors, maybe changing some formatting, and maybe adding in or taking away a few sections. Nothing dramatic. If your book is missing a section you can always photocopy it from one of your classmates books or something. I think you'll be fine

alright thanks! I was just worried when the France book (which is 2e) had a key individuals section and the Russia one didn’t

[The Cat In The Hat]

alright thanks! I was just worried when the France book (which is 2e) had a key individuals section and the Russia one didn’t

Also note, the previous edition of the France book has a timeline which I found very useful - if someone else has it and you can maybe photocopy or something, I would recommend it (if it's legal, course).

[RCircles]

So I have got a big compilation of notes for Revs from past students (America), and I am having a hard time trying to digest a lot of content. Is there a way to retain this knowledge further (my teacher said that that writing would be a waste of time, as we have notes)

[Justin_L]

So I have got a big compilation of notes for Revs from past students (America), and I am having a hard time trying to digest a lot of content. Is there a way to retain this knowledge further (my teacher said that that writing would be a waste of time, as we have notes)

I would tend to disagree with your teacher, as I've found that writing notes builds muscle memory and helps me to remember content, although don't fall into the trap of rewriting textbooks/content word for word. Maybe consider turning what you're learning into practice questions and writing responses for those instead? That should help you build up your content knowledge and exam skills at the same time.

[The Cat In The Hat]

So I have got a big compilation of notes for Revs from past students (America), and I am having a hard time trying to digest a lot of content. Is there a way to retain this knowledge further (my teacher said that that writing would be a waste of time, as we have notes)

I would say you should
a) reread reread reread reread reread again and again (don't underestimate it!)
b) synthesise your own notes out of it (which is what I did as well as rereading)
c) write responses and get your teacher to mark them, both open and closed book
d) do Kahoots on it (I'm being entirely serious here, for the record)
e) get classmates to test you and vice versa
f) put information up around your house to keep seeing it
and just expose yourself to the content as oft as possible.

[RCircles]

What is the best way to right responses to SAC/Exam questions (for 5 marks)