The Russian Revolution Animal Farm

Russian Revolution

Karl Marx made speeches sharing his vision of communism.

Old Major says, “Man is our only real enemy. Remove Man from the scene, and the root cause of our hunger and overwork is abolished forever. (Orwell, 6)

Nicolas Romanov II is removed from power in Russia and taken into captivity.

Leaders of the Russian Revolution reduce the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church.

After the revolution succeeds, they change the name of the country from Russia to the U. S.S. R. / the Soviet Union.

The people of Soviet Union adopt a constitution based on Marx’s words.

They adopt a national anthem, “The Internationale.”

Some members of working class notice that they aren’t being rewarded for their labor as much under Stalin as they were under Nicolas Romanov.

The working class continue to produce a tremendous amount of labor and develop a strong work ethic.

Leon Trotsky devises several corporations and makes plans to educate the working class citizens of Russia.

Propaganda is used to explain to the working class why Stalin and his staff are prospering from their labor.

Stalin and Trotsky decide to work together and lead Russia, but there is tension between them.

Members of the upper class are worried about losing their amenities and possessions after the revolution succeeds.

Some members of the country never want to work and are always around to accept handouts.

Some members are cynical and show no signs of being impressed with the new regime and feel that nothing will ever change.