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Karl Marx
a german philosopher who despised capitalism and wrote "The Communist Manifesto". -
Tsar Nicholas II
The final Tsar of Russia; he was an unpopular ruler who was easily influenced by those close to him. -
Bloody Sunday
the massacre of a group of unarmed protesters, by imperial soldiers, who sought an audience with the Tsar calling for political reform. -
The Duma
An elected legislative body created in response to growing public dissatisfaction; However, it was mostly a formality with no real power. -
Pravda
One of the most influential newspapers in Russia, it was originally ran by the Bolshevik Party. -
World War 1
Russia was ill-equipped for the Great War, resulting in numerous military defeats, famine, and a large death toll. -
March Revolution
The March Revolution was the abdication of tsar Nicholas followed by the implementation of a provisional government led by Alexander Kerensky. This new government, however, was inadequate to many and a failed coup was led by General Kornilov. -
German Support
Germany wanted Russia out of WW1 which happened to align with the beliefs of the Bolshevik Party, and thus Germany financed the party's campaign. -
November Revolution
The Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Provisional Government.
