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Alexander III becomes Czar
What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness?
He caused an there to be economic discontent therefore people were unhappy with living conditions. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas’ rule compare to his father’s (same, different)? Explain.
Nicholas' role was some what alike his father's since he did continue the use of autocracy. However he also created the Duma which constituted the lower house of the Russian parliament, and the State Council was the upper house. -
The Bolsheviks are formed
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia?
Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks. Lenin was jailed for a year and then exiled to Siberia for a term of three years. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia?
The acts of violence reached a climax on July 28th 1904 and the Russian’s naval ‘might’ was destroyed at Tsushima Bay and Port Arthur. These actions caused continuous social unrest. -
January Bloody Sunday
Why does Lenin call this event a “dress rehearsal”?
It was a practice for something that happens in 1917. -
Duma created
Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma?
People want a Duma so there 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 was concerned that Germany was a threat to its territory. Russians felt that there was a strong distrust between them and the government. -
November Bolshevik Revolution
What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia’s problems? What is the Russian reaction?
They negotiated with the Germans. The Bolsheviks hoped to settle a peace settlement that would allow them to concentrate their efforts on taking control of Russia. Russia's reaction was civil due to less power. -
March Revolution
Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia?
The Germans knew by returning Lenin it cause unrest and hurt the war effort on their home front. -
Civil War
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won?
Consisted of the Red Army and the White Army. The Red Army was an army of communists. The White Army opposed the communists.The Red Army won. -
U.S.S.R. established
Why does Lenin rename the country?
Lenin changed Russia and made it into the (U.S.S.R) -
Lenin dies
What happens when Lenin dies?
Stalin became the master of the Soviet Union
