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Rapid Industrialization
The people of Russia were infuriated by the weak, dangerous working conditions and how poorly they were being paid. Child labor caused many people to become unhappy with the governmental powers and decided to strike back against them. -
Russo-Japanese War
This war was fought by the Russian Empire against the Empire of Japan because both wanted control over Korea, meanwhile the two empires came to an agreement but shortly there after Russia broke the treaty and Japan had declared war. The same day they declared war, Japan attacked Port Arthur. -
World War II
Russian Emperor, Nicholas II was ready to put his country into the war. But Germany quickly defended against the soviets and by doing so caused many to think poorly of czar rule and the Russian military leadership. After partaking in the war Russia was left heavily damaged and at a loss of money. -
The March Revolution
This revolution began by rioting and strikes in St. Petersburg by women that worked in the textile industry. Their movement was to shed light on how poorly run their government was (mainly aimed toward Nicholas II). Although the movement technically failed, there was a new temporary style/groups called sonnets who ended up having greater power than the government at the time. -
Civil War Rages in Russia
Since many people weren't fond of the Bolsheviks' , the socialists and democrats came together to try and destroy the red army. The red army ended up crushing their opponent and could maintain power of Russia. Leaving the civilians hunger, women widowed, and an flu epidemic ran through the city. -
The Bolshevik Revolution
Vladimir Lenin returned to Russia and started to take over sonnet cities. The Bolshevik Party took over the government and then gave farmland and other services to the peasants of Russia. -
Lenin Restores Order
Post war Russia was extremely devastated economically. So Lenin decided to do something, he installed a new government system called the NEP. After the installation of the new system the factories excelled and peace was finally reached. -
Political Reform of Russia
Many viewed Nationalism as a threat to their new society. So the established the USSR (United Soviet Socialist Republic). But was then later known as the Communist party and held all the power -
Stalin Gains Power as Dictator
After Vladimir Lenin had a stroke, Joseph Stalin took his place in office. Lenin wasn't a fan of Stalin because he believed he was potentially evil. Finally once Lenin had passed it gave all the power he had left to Stalin. -
Bloody Sunday
Russian workers attempted to petition Czar Nicholas II for better working conditions, freedoms, and representative government. The Czar's troops fire on the petitioners and kill several hundred. This event demonstrates the socioeconomic problems suffered by average Russians and the unwillingness of the monarchy to reform.