How does evidence shape Rasputin?

Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape Rasputin by focusing on Part one: The end of Tsardom. Use the chronology of AC Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism, select named evidence connected to Study the First World War's impact on Tsarist government, social and economic effects in cities and countryside, Romanov unpopularity, Rasputin and the, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section A: Period studies, then anchor the answer in Part one: The end of Tsardom. The evidence should connect to Study the First World War's impact on Tsarist government, social and economic effects in cities and countryside, Romanov unpopularity, Rasputin and the and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.