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Russian Industrialization
During russian industrialization many factories were created, and the big supply of steel created a railroad connecting the European Russia in the west with Russian ports on the Pacific Ocean in the east. Although rapid industrialization caused a discontent among the people because the bad working conditions increased. This event plays a role in the revolution because of the discontent among the people that can end in revolts. -
Lenin is Exiled
Lenin was a member of the Marxist organization. He was imprisoned and exiled to Siberia in 1895. This relates to the revolution because Lenin seemed to be a threat when he brought about ideas that threatened the power the czar did not want to lose. -
The Khodynka Tragedy
Many people gathered to receive gifts that included beer. Then a rumor went around that there were not enough gifts for everyone, the crowd pressed forward and many were trampled to death. This relates to the revolution because there was weak leadership, and little food which caused the deaths of many people on May 18 1896. -
The Russo-Japanese War
Russia and Japan began to have conflict over who would control Korea and Manchuria. Russia broke the treaty they made, which caused Japan to attack Russia. This relates to the revolution because when people heard that Russia was losing it led to a revolt in the midst of the war, known as Bloody Sunday. -
Bloody Sunday
On January 22, 1905, many workers and families went towards the czar’s Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, carrying a petition for more freedom. Soldiers were then ordered to shoot at the crowd, and many people died. This relates to the revolution because, after this occurred strikes and violence broke out, and Nicholas promised more freedom, but in the end he was hesitant to share his power. -
Bolshevik Revolution
After Lenin returned from his exile he allied with the Bolsheviks promoting “Peace, Land,and Bread.” When the Bolsheviks were in power they distributed farm land to peasants, gave control of factories to the workers, and signed a truce with Germany. This relates to the revolution because new people took control of the government and carried out their revolutionary ideas. -
Lenin returns from exile
The Germans believed that Lenin and the Bolsheviks supporters would hurt the Russian war effort against them. So they decided to send Lenin back from his exile. This contributes to the revolution because after Lenin's return he takes over and carries out many new ideas. -
The March Revolution
Women textile workers in Petrograd led huge citywide strikes over shortages of bread and food. By the end this forced Czar Nicholas II to abdicate his throne, and a provisional government was established. This relates to the revolution because the strikes caused a new government to be in place. -
Civil War in Russia
The enemies of the Bolsheviks formed the White Army, who were fighting against the Bolsheviks' Red Army. Some of the White Army was fighting for the reign of the czar, and others were fighting for a democratic government. This relates to the revolution because there was disagreement among who should be in power, and the White Army was unhappy with who was currently in power. -
Stalin becomes Dictator
Stalin was a former Bolshevik and competed against Leon Trotsky for control after Lenin died. By 1928 Stalin was in complete power and exiled Trotsky in 1929 to get rid of any threat. This relates to the revolution because yet another new government was set in place and soon as Lenin predicted, Stalin would cause more social discontent and deaths during his reign.
