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The Russo-Japanese War
At the end of the 1800's, Russia and Japan agreed on territories and Korea and Manchuria. However, Russia did not abide by these rules. This started a Japanese rebellion. They attacked at Port Arthur, Manchuria in February of 1904. The news of the defeat spread quickly and caused a lot of uneasiness and revolts were started. -
Bloody Sunday
In the winter of 1905, approxmiately 200,000 workers went to the Winter Palace demanding better working conditions and freedom. Nicholas II ordered to shoot the protesters, killing hundreds. This made protests break out and Nicholas II agreed to more freedom for Russians. -
Czar Nicholas II Steps Down
Uprisings sprouted all over Russia, forcing Nicholas II to step down from the throne. A provisional government was created and Kerensky headed the Leaders of Duma. This caused conditions in Russia to become for horrific, and many civilians began lashing out at the government. -
The Provisional Government Falls
In November of 1917, armed works stormed in the Petrograd, identifying themselves as the Bolshevik Red Guards. They arrested officials and took over the offices. This would lead to the domination of Lenin and Stalin, and the beginning of the Soviet Union. -
Bolsheviks Take Power
When Lenin dominated the Soviet Union, he made peace with Germany, and equally distributed land among the peasants. Then, Russia surrendered a large part of land to Germany, making many civilians angry. This triggered unhappiness with the Bolshevik power and essentially started the civil war. -
Civil War Begins in Russia
The civil war began because of those who opposed Lenin and the Bolsheviks; most commonly known as the White Army. From 1918-1920, Russia fought in the deadly war desiring some type of peace. This war caused famine, millions of death, and the Bolsheviks still dominating Russia. -
Lenin Restores Order
The war demolished the Russian economy. Along with that, many fled the country looking for more hope. Lenin made changes to the government hoping to have a long-term effect. -
New Economy
After the civil war, Lenin allowed farms to sell their crops instead of giving them to the government. The government still controlled industries and banks, but allowed small businesses and farmers to thrive. This allowed farmers to be off just as well as they were before WWI. -
Political Changes
To ensure nationalism did not threat the Bolsheviks, they changed the name of the country to the USSR. Also, the Bolsheviks renamed their party the Communist Party. This was only the start of Communist USSR. -
Stalin Takes Over Lenin's Position
After Lenin suffered a stroke, Stalin took over position as dictator. Many changes were made, and Trotsky was exiled so Stalin had no threat. Stalin becoming leader of the USSR will lead to the death of millions and a treacherous time in the Soviet Union.
