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Emancipation of the Serfs
The Serfs were freed on the Tsar's command. -
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The Russian Revolution
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The Zemstovs
This was a self-government that was meant to provide social and economic services. It became a significant liberal influence within Russia. -
Russification and Pogroms
Alexander III persecuted non-Russians. He only allowed one language and one church. He also perscuted Jews. The policies against the Jews were called pogroms. -
Tsar Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II is crowned -
Russo-Japanese War
This was a military conflict that forced Russia to abandon its expansionist policy in the Far East. -
Revolution of 1905
The goal of this revolution was to convince Tsar Nicholas to go from an autocratic government to a constiutional monarchy. -
Rasputin Introduced
He believed he was a holy man and healer. Many people disliked him which also caused problems for the Tsar. -
Assassination at Sarajevo
This is where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. It was the cause of WWI. -
WWI
The Russians were defeated. Tsar Nicholas took control of the army. -
March Revolution in Petrograd
A strike begins over the scarcity of food in Petrograd. -
Tsar Nicholas
He tries to step down. His brother refused to take over for him. Other Russian artistocrats tried to form a temporary government. -
Lenin
Lenin tries to take over the temporary government but he was chased away. -
Lenin Succeeds
Lenin successfully takes over and controls Russia. -
Assassination
The Tsar and his whole family were shot to death. -
Versailles Treaty
This ended WWI
