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Marxists Revolutionaries Split
Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics.
The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything.
The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader. -
The Russo-Japanese War
Russia and Japan were fighting over territories. Japan attacked Russia at Port Arthur. -
Bloody Sunday
200,000 workers and their families went to the czar’s palace to protest for better working conditions and more personal freedom. The generals ordered the soldiers to fire on the crowd. More than 1,000 were wounded and several hundred were killed. -
Changing of Government
Nicholas created a Duma. Its leaders were moderates who wanted Russia to become a constitutional monarchy. -
Russia Joined the War
When Russia had joined World War One. Russia was extremely unprepared and nobody was well trained. -
The March Revolution
Many riots occurred and nearly 200,000 workers were in the streets. At first the soldiers followed orders to shoot them down but then they sided with the rioters. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
Without warning armed factory workers swarmed the winter palace. They took over government offices and arrested the leaders. -
Signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovosk
Russia and Germany signed the treaty. Basically Russia leaves the War. -
Russian Civil War
Russia and Germany signed the treaty. Basically Russia leaves the War. -
New Economic Policy
Lenin temporarily put aside his plan for a state-controlled economy. Instead he went to a small scale version of capitalism. -
Political Reforms
The country was named the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Also renamed the party the Communist Party.
