Russian Revolution

By urmom3001

  • Nicholas II Becomes Czar/Tsar of Russia

    Nicholas II ignored the needs of the average Russian and continued policies of WW1. The weapons provided to the large army were old and they weren't given enough supplies.

  • Revolution of 1905 - Bloody Sunday

    Father Gapon and many workers marched a peacful protest to deliver a petition to the Tsar. The workers were then shot down by Russian soldiers resulting in the death of up to 200 people. This was one of the key causes for the revolution of 1905.

  • Russia Loses War with Japan

    The defeat of Russia was the reason for the growth of their army. The growth of their army helped start the european arm race that caused WW1.

  • Russia Enters WW1

    Russia enters the war because of the alliance system they have with Serbia. They also enter to keep its status as a great power.

  • Revolutionary Movement Begins and Compete for Power

    Bolsheviks and Mensheviks were fightin against each other for power because while the Bolsheviks wanted socialism by revolution, the Menshiviks argued for the pursuit of democratic goals. The Bolsheviks were victorious in th end.

  • Czar Nicholas Abdicates the Throne

    Once Nicholas was forced to abdicate, it made him the last ruler Russia would see. It was the end of the Romanov dynasty.

  • Bolshevik Revolution Defeats Tsar Nicholas' Monarchy Government

    Because of the overthrow of Nicholas II, this opened the opportunity to change the governement and the way of rule. Czar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia.

  • Lenin Returns to Russia March Revolution

    Vladimir Lenin returns from a decade of exile. As leader of the Bolsheviks, he takes control of the Russian Revolution.
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    Civil War between Red and White Armies

    The Civil War between Red and White armies was between the Bolsheviks (communists) and everyone else opposed (monarchists, capitalists, supporters of democratic socialism). The end result of this war was the name and government change of Russia to USSR and a communist government.

  • Treaty of Brest Litovsk Ends Russia's Involvment in WW1

    This treaty resulted in the withdrawal of Russia from WW1. Russia lost major territorial holding through the treaty. Some of these territories were inhabited by over a quarter of Russia's citizens and more that a thid of its grain harvest.

  • Lenin Introduces New Economic Policy

    This policy was placed to give the Soviet Union an experience with capitolism to improve the economy. This would then be used to successfully introduce communism.

  • Stalin Becomes Dictator

    Stalin would later institute the Great Purge where many would be imprisoned to forced labour camps. Atleast 700,000 people were excuted. Stalin also industialized the country.