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Decembrist Revolt
A small group of nobles and army officers tried to overthrow the czar's government. Czar Nicholas I executed five leaders and exiled hundreds more to Siberia. Despite the failure they became heroes to later generations of revolutionaries. -
Czar Alexander II Emancipated the Serfs
The serfs were basically the slaves. They worked on land which was owned by Nobles. In 1861 Alexander launched a liberal, which was called Emancipation Manfesito. Emancipation Manifesito proclaimed the emancipation of the serfs on private estates and the private household. -
The Russo-Japanese War
The Russo-Japanese War started witha conflict with Japan and Korea. The war resulted in a stunning defeat for Russia. Since Russia lost that increased economic hardships. -
Bloody Sunday
A group headed toward the Palace saying "God Save Thy People". Suddenly the soldiers began to fire. Father Gapon tried to stop them but the firing just continued. More than 100 marchers died and 100s more were severly wounded. -
The Revolution of 1905
The events of Bloody Sunday horrified the Russians which led to riots and strikes. Peasants burned the omes of the landowners. Czar Nicholas II finally agreed to set up an elected assembly called the Duma. The Duma had little power however the reforms failed. -
The Social-Democratic Labor Party splits into two groups, Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
Meetings were held in the angling club. There were many agruments and it became clear that the party was split into two groups. The two groups were called the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks. -
World War I (Russian Involvement
Russia joined Britain and France fighing against Germany and Austira-Hungary. As the war went on Russia suffered a strain. Russian industries were not developed enough to meet the need for wra supplies. The transportation system could not supply the armies at the front either. -
Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian Throne
Angry crowds protested the war and the shortage of food. Many soldiers refused to fire on the crowds. Hundreds even joined the protesters. Throughout Russia demonstrators overthrew czarist officials. Only a few weeks after the riots began Czar gave up his throne. -
The March Revolution
Riots and strikes erupted in the Russian Capital. Angry protested the war and shortage of food. They shouted "Bread and Peace". Demonstrators overthrew the czarist officials. -
Alexander Kerensky becomes the leader of the provisional government
Alexander Kerensky was the Leader of the Provisional Government. He declared all Russian citizens equal. He also declared the Freedom of Speech and the right to vote. -
Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks capture the Winter Palace
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Nicholas II and his family are executed
The czar and his family were kept as prisoners. The Germans took the family to Siberia. The family thought the Germans were taking a picture but they soldiers appeared and killed the family. -
The Russian Civil War begins
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Vladimir Lenin dies and Josef Stalin becomes leader of the Soviet Union-
Lenin died in 1924 and his sucessor Joseph Stalin took over. When Lenin died Stalin and Trotsky struggled for power. Stalin forced Trotsky into exile. Stalin became dictator of the Soviet Union and Trotsky later was murdered by Stalin's agents.
