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The Decembrist Revolt
Czar Nicholas I was being "put into office." Some people didn't want him to come into power. They led an uprising, hoping he would be killed. They lost and were either killed or sent into Siberia. -
Czar Alexander II Emancipated the Serfs
The Czar wanted to reform Russian society. In doing so, he decided to emancipate the serfs in the nation. This choice changed history for the people. -
Nicholas II Becomes Czar of Russia
The Czar, Nicholas II, became the leader of Russia. He didn't originally wish to become king. Many didn't agree to have him rule, but there was no choice. -
The Russo-Japanese War
The Russian Czar, Nicholas II, wanted a warm water port. He decided to go to war with the Japanese to gain one and thought he would win, as most Russian armies had previously. Unfortunately, the Japanese won the port. -
Bloody Sunday
Peaceful protestors went to the Czar's palace asking for freedom of speech and the right to vote. The Czar then gave the order for them to be killed. About 200 died, and many more were wounded. -
The Revolution of 1905
The people began to loose faith in the Russian government. They brought down the government and formed their own democracy. Czar Nicholas II was taken off the throne. -
The Social-Democratic Labor Party Splits Into Two Groups, Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
The Social Democratic Labor Party split into the two revolutionary parties. They didn't completely agree with their values and decided to become two groups. These groups were called the Bolsheviks and Menshevics. -
World War I (Russian Involvement)
Before this point, Russia was not in the war. However, once Germany declares war on Russia, they must be. The Russian troops were rallied and sent to war. -
Nicholas II and His Family are Executed
The country was taken over from the Czar. They were taken to a home away from the capital. Then, they were told that a picture was being taken of them, but it turns out that they would be killed. -
Czar Nicholas II Abdicates the Russian Throne
The first Russian revolution had already formed. The Czar was forced to give up the throne. After, his family lived as prisoners to their country. -
The March Revolution
The Bolsheviks decided that they didn't agree with the new government. They had another revolution. This resulted in Lenin out and a new economy. -
Vladimir Lenin Dies and Josef Stalin Becomes Leader of the Soviet Union
Vladimir Lenin dies in April 1917. Josef Stalin then takes Trotsky out of the equation and took the control. He then decided to create a communistic government. -
Alexander Kerensky Becomes the Leader of the Provisional Government
Alexander was a wealthy merchant. He became the leader of the provisional government. This only lasted a few years. -
Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks Capture the Winter Palace
Some people decided that the new democratic government was not working. They decided to overthrow the government once again. This created the communistic government. -
The Russian Civil War Begins
The two groups were called the Red Army and the White Army. The Red Army was communistic and the White Army was everyone else. They weren't in agreement, but they wanted the Red Army to lose. The Red Army won.
