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Alexander III died and he was succeeded by Nicholas II
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It splits into two groups, Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
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Japan had a big army, made a surprise attack and received Britain´s help so they humilliated Russia because a weak country had defeated a Great Power.
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A crowd of 200000 protesters led by a priest came to the Winter Palace to give a petition to the Tsar.
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At first, enthusiasm invaded people but war damaged Russia so much that the enthusiasm left, it was a tragedy. Russia was a part of the Allied Powers, she was against the Central Powers.
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Some leading Aristocrats murdered Rasputin to end his influence over the Royal family.
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Strikes broke out all over Russia making Nicholas abdicate. The situation was out of control.
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They were going to try and calm down people in Russia and peace out the situation so that they could settle up elections for a permanent government
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Bolsheviks led by Lenin wanted more power so they revolted.
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The Bolsheviks´leader suffered a murder attempt. A Socialist-Revolutionary agent shot him trying to kill him but he survived.
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The Whites (anti-Bolsheviks) against the reds (Bolsheviks) . The reds were under Trotsky´s leadership and Whites were under Admiral Kolchak´s
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Trotsky defeated the whites one by one. Bolsheviks were securely in control of Russia.
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The creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was created by Lenin. It was the union of 14 countries .
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