Animal Farm
Who did the animals revolt against?
Mr. Jones, the farmer
Who led the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
Who colonized India in the 1800s-1900s?
The British
What is the definition of oppression?
Oppression is defined as the unjust, cruel, or systemic exercise of power and authority to subjugate, marginalize, or restrict the freedom of specific individuals or groups
Why did Mr. Jones become an alcoholic?
Because he lost money in a lawsuit.
What month did the Russian Revolution begin?
March
(It is called the February revolution because it was February in their calendar, but using our calendar the protests began in March)
What did the East India Company trade?
Any of the following:
- silk
- tea
- spices
-textiles
-herbs
What is the definition of revolution?
Revolution is defined as the forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
One day. From Saturday to Sunday midnight.
In what event did Stalin eliminate potential enemies?
Great Purge/Great Terror
When did India gain independence?
August 15, 1947
Rebellion, Freedom, and Equality
Of the two concepts we defined in the beginning, which concept does ICE, as an organization, best represent?
Oppression
What factors caused the animals to be upset and overthrow Mr. Jones?
He left the farm unkempt, left the animals to starve, wouldn't tend to the farm himself, and hired people that would do bad work.
What was a main motivation for the Russian Revolution?
Famine and food shortages.
Why did some indians work under the British as government officers and law enforcement workers?
Indians worked under the British administration and law enforcement for a variety of reasons, ranging from dire economic necessity to the pursuit of status, security, and career advancement. Indians at the time were also forced to sell their own assets/things/products and forced to buy Britain's assets/products for higher prices, increasing the number of people under the poverty line.
What are the four levels of oppression?
Internalized Beliefs, Institutional Policies, Ideological Mentalities, Interpersonal Behavior
What does ICE, the acronym, stand for?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Without looking at your book, what were the original seven commandments?
1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy
2. Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend
3. No animal shall wear clothes
4. No animal shall sleep in a bed
5. No animal shall drink alcohol
6. No animal shall kill another animal
7. All animals are equal
What is the exact date Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power from the government?
November 7th, 1917
(It is called the October revolution because it was October in their calendar, but using our calendar the coup d’état happened in November)
What are Sepoys?
The Indian soldiers who served in the East India Company’s private army.
What was the main thing that killed off the Russians when they were oppressed?
The famine, as well as fuel shortages.