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Development of Revolutionary Groups
With problems arising from Industrialization and the reign of Nicholas II, people reacted by revolting against the Russian government. These created revolutionary groups which directed most of the Russian Revolution. -
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Industrialization in Russia
Rapid industrialization caused a double in the number of factories in Russia. Quickly rose to the fourth-ranking producer of steel. Brought about terrible working conditions, low wages, and child labor. Increased number of movements in the competetion of power. Introduced the idea of Proletariat. -
Czar Nicholas Rule
Nicholas II continued the tradition of autocracy, which made him take his eyes off of the changing conditions of the world. -
(Sunday) Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday was a homocide, where peaceful people were shot down by the imperial guard of Russia. Peaceful demonstrators were marching to present a petition to Nicholas II when he ordered the guards to fire at the helpless people. Over 1000 people were killed and or injured that day. -
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World War I
The first world war erupted quickly with allied countries fighting other allied countres, including Russia. This world war impacted the Russian economy greatly. -
March Revolution
The March Revolution was the result of the abdication of Czar Nicholas II, and the collapse of Imperial Russia. -
The Czar Steps Down
After World War I, Russia's economic and social structure was very close to collapsing. He had taken millions of men to war, and the prices of food shot up rapidly. The severely cold weather caused food shortages. The March Revolution was the final straw that broke the camel's back; he resigned immediately after the revolution. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Bolshevik Revolution, also known as the October Revolution, was a revolution run by Bolsheviks, or early Russian Communists, to overthrow the Russian Government. -
Lenin in Power
After Nicholas II resigned, Lenin, a socialist leader, stepped right in to replace the Czar. Lenin, like Nicholas II, was blamed for the troubles in Russia and the revolutions continued. -
Stalin Becomes a Dictator
Stalin became the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee and also launched a command economy in Russia. His actions exposed Russia into the failing ideas of communism and socialism.
