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Markists Revolutionaries Split
Markists revolutioonaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolesheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladmir Lenin become leader. -
The Japanese Attack
The Japanese attacked the Russians at Port Arthur. They signed many agreements over their territories. The Russian loss led to a revolt. -
Deadly Protest
About 200,000 workers and their families went to the czars winter palace to protest. They had a petition to show the czar the amount of people wanted change. They wanted better working conditions, personal freedom, and a national elected legislature. -
The Duma
The Russians first parliament met. The leaders wanted a constitutional monarchy. Czar dissolved the Duma after 10 weeks. -
Weakness of the Czarist Rule
Nicholas II dragged Russia into WWI. Russia was no match for the German army. This proved that the czarist rule is weak. -
Strike on the War
Wome and textile workerd went on strike. 200,000 workers swarmed the street. They disagreed with the war. -
Lenin Gains Control
Czar Nicholas II stepped down from power due to the protesting. Lenin and the Bolsheviks gained control over the Soviet Union. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Russia and Germany signed the treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Russia surrendered a large part of its territory to Germany and their allies. -
Russian Civil War
Russians started a civil war that raged throughout the country. The US heelped the white army in Russia to stop the war. -
Russia Changes Their Government
Lenin put aside his plan for a state-controlled economy and resorted to a small scaled version of capitalism, the NEP. -
Stalin Gains Power
Lenin had a stroke.Lenin was then unable to be in power. Joseph Stalin climbed his way to power after Lenin.
