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Alexander III becomes Czar
What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness? Alexander III Was a harsh ruler, wanted to create a uniform Russian culture, and launched the Pogroms – Organized violence against Jews. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas' rule compared to his father's (same, different)? Explain. Nicholas II rules like his father and continues the policy of autocracy. -
The Bolsheviks are formed
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia? The leader of the Bolsheviks was Lenin. He left because he realized that he wasn't liked, so he left before they could kill him. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia? The war causes unrest in Russia because they fought a country that they thought was weak and lost. -
Bloody Sunday
Why does Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"? Lenin call's this event a "dress rehearsal" because it was just the beginning of more wars. -
Duma Created
Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma? The Duma was established by Czar Nicholas II in his October, which promised that it would be a representative assembly and that its approval would be necessary for the enactment of legislation. Nicholas II didn't want the Duma because it promised that it would be a representative assembly and that its approval would be necessary for the enactment of legislation. -
World War I begins
How does Russia get involved in WWI? How do the Russian people feel about the war? Russia gets involved in WWI because their in a alliance with Serbia. The Russian people feel angry about the war. -
Revolution
Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia? The Germans help Lenin return to Russia because they need him to take the reins of the Russian Revolution. -
Bolshevik Revolution
What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia's problems? What is the Russian reaction? The Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government in November 1917. Lenin pulled Russia out of WWI and signed Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Citizens are angry about the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. -
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Civil War
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won? Civil war between the Bolsheviks (Red Army) and the Mensheviks (White Army). The Bolsheviks win the war. -
U.S.S.R. Established
Why does Lenin rename the country? Lenin renames the Country because transferred Russia into the union of Soviet Socialists Republics (U.S.S.R.). -
Lenin Dies
What happens when Lenin dies? The Bolsheviks seized power in Russia, and Lenin became virtual dictator of the country.
