1. Explain why Germany’s decision to send Lenin to Russia was perfectly timed. 2. Why was Nicholas II a bad leader who eventually decided to abdicate the throne?
3. What was wrong with the government that took over after Nicholas II abdicated?
4. Compare and Contrast the Bolsheviks with the Mensheviks.
5. In what ways did Lenin change the Russian way of life when he became in charge?
6. Compare and Contrast Lenin’s war communism with his New Economic Policy.
7. Describe how the Soviet Union was organized and runs.