Fully Resourced | No Textbook Needed | Part of Full Scheme of Work

This is the sixth lesson in a fully resourced and stand-alone scheme of work for Edexcel GCSE History Paper 3: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41. It falls within Key Topic 1 and focuses on the reasons why the Provisional Government failed after the February Revolution.

This downloadable PowerPoint lesson includes:

A fully structured and ready-to-teach lesson

Key vocabulary, retrieval tasks, and exam-style questions

Clear explanation of the PG’s context, decisions, and challenges

Source-based and thematic activities tied to Edexcel assessment objectives

Integrated stretch and support to suit mixed ability classes

Tasks building toward extended analytical writing

Lesson Focus:
Why did the Provisional Government fail to maintain power after February 1917?

This lesson helps students understand:

The initial composition and aims of the Provisional Government

Key problems inherited from the Tsarist regime

Mistakes made by the PG and opposition from the Petrograd Soviet

The June Offensive and July Days as turning points in public opinion

The balance of responsibility for the PG’s loss of control

This lesson does not require a textbook and can be taught as-is. It fits seamlessly into your department’s scheme or can be purchased as part of the complete Russia 1917–41 unit, also available in the store.

All resources follow a consistent format across the full 20+ lesson course — perfect for departments seeking stretch, clarity, and time-saving structure.