Russian Revolution Timeline

By Joseph Sirias

  • Alexander III becomes Czar

    Alexander III becomes Czar
    What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness? Alexander was harsh and cruel to Jewish people.

  • Nicholas II becomes Czar

    Nicholas II becomes Czar
    How does Nicholas' rule compare to his father's (same, different)? Explain. Nicholas' rule is very similar to his fathers. He continues to do harsh things to Jewish people and he loses wars.

  • The Bolsheviks are formed

    The Bolsheviks are formed
    Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why did he leave Russia? The Bolshevik leader was Vladimir Lenin. He left Russia due to the Czar finding out his plan to overthrow him. He went to Germany and then was brought back by German soldiers who believed he would make Russia leave the war.

  • The Russo-Japanese War

    The Russo-Japanese War
    Why does this war cause unrest in Russia? The war causes unrest in Russia because Russia loses this war.

  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday
    Why does Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"? Bloody Sunday was a sort of beginning to the civil war.

  • Duma Created

    Duma Created
    Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma? People want a Duma because it gives them representation. Nicholas II does not want a Duma because it gives some of his power to the people.

  • World War I Begins

    World War I Begins
    How does Russia get involved in WWI? How do the Russian people feel about the war? Russia gets involved due to an alliance with Serbia. The Russian people are not happy about the war since they just had lost the Russo-Japanese War.

  • Revolution

    Revolution
    Why do the Germans help return Lenin to Russia? The Germans believe Lenin will cause Russia to leave the war.

  • Bolshevik Revolution

    Bolshevik Revolution
    What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia's problem? What is the Russian reaction? The Bolsheviks want communism and believe it will help Russia. The reaction is the start of a civil war.

  • Civil War

    Civil War
    What were the two sides of the civil war? Who won? The Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks were the two sides. The Bolsheviks won the war.

  • U.S.S.R. Established

    U.S.S.R. Established
    Why did Lenin rename the country? He renamed the country to show homage to how the revolution started.

  • Lenin Dies

    Lenin Dies
    What happens when Lenin dies? Bolsheviks grabbed power of Russia.