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Communist Manifesto written
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels write Communist Manifesto -
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Russian Revolution Timeline
Timeline of Russian Revolution -
First Russian Revolt
Workers and peasants dissatisfied with Tsar's oppressive policies, revolt. Some concessions given by Tsar -
Russia enters World War one.
Against Germany. Poorly equipped and led. Some initial successes. Hardship for peasants -
Second Russian Revolution
Hardships from war lead to Lenin overthrowing Tsar. Creates provisional government. Prov. Gov. tries to continue war against Lenin's wishes -
Tsar Nicholas and Family executed
Lenin attempts to consolidate power. Executes the Tsar and family, so they cannot be rescued by anti communist forces -
Civil War starts
Anti Communist forces - "Whites" fight against "Reds". Britain and France support Whites, so Russia will reenter war against Germany -
Lenin gives land back to peasants
Land given back to peasants, but poor food production causes starvation. Lenin requisitions food and puts down opposition -
Some Capitalism instituted
Lenin allows peasants to make money. Food production increases. Makes a deal with Germany to industrialize Russia -
Russia becomes USSR
Bolshevik Party name changed to Communist party. Russia renamed Union of Soviet Socialist Republics -
Lenin Dies
Lenin dies. Joesph Stalin becomes leader. Brutal authoritarian rule.
