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Alexander II becomes Czar
What does Alexander II do to cause unhappiness? Launches the pogroms and has an autocratic government. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas' rule compare his father's (same,different)? Explain. His rule was similar to his fathers. -
The Bolsheviks are formed.
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why did he leave Russia? Vladimir Lenin was the eventual leader of the Bolsheviks. He left Russian to escape persecution. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia? Because people were afraid of losing even more land to Japan. -
Bloody Sunday
Why did Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"? Because he was going to do the same thing, but even more. -
The Duma was Created
Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma? The people want the Duma to have more power in the government, and that is the reason why Nicholas II doesn't want a Duma. -
March Revolution
Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia? Because they needed a "distraction" to keep Russia out of the war. -
Bolshevik Revolutions
What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia’s problems? What is the Russian reaction? -
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Russian Civil War
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won? It was the White Army versus the Red army. Despite help from the US and Britain, the Red army won -
U.S.S.R. Created
What happens when Lenin dies? Lenin gets dipped in wax, like a crayon or a candle.
