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Alexander III becomes Czar
What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness? He was a harsh ruler and he wanted to create a uniform Russian culture. He also launched the progroms. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas' rule compare to his father's (same, different)? Explain.
Nicholas continues the policy of autocracy after his father, Alexander III, dies. He tried to industrialize Russia but it led to bad working conditions, low wages, and child labor because of this it increased resentment towards the czar. -
The Bolsheviks are formed
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia?
Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks. Lenin left Russia because he signed the Treaty Of Brest-Litovsk and the citizens were angry. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia?
This War cause unrest in Russia because they lost terrible in wars, they were the verge of starvation and freezing to death, they were trying to get word in the government, their working and loving conditions were miserable, and they wanted change and to turn to communism. -
Bloody Sunday
Why does Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"?
Lenin called it is this because the workers wanted things to change, so they went to the czars palace. -
Duma Created
Why do people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma?
People want the duma because they have representation. -
World War I begins
How does Russia get involved in WWI? How do the Russian people feel about the war?
Russia gets involved because they lost in the Russo-Japanese War. Russian want change. -
Revolution
Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia?
Germans help Lenin because the Czar and his family are killed. -
Bolshevik Revolution
What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia's problems? What is the Russian reaction?
The Bolsheviks kill Czar Nicholas and his family. A lot of Russians die in the Civil War. -
Civil War
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won?
In the Civil War it is the Bolsheviks against the Mensheviks. Bolsheviks win the Civil War. -
U.S.S.R. Established
Why does Lenin rename the country?
Lenin renamed the country because it began to transform into a Communist State. -
Lenin dies
What happens when Lenin dies?
