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The Decembrist Revolt
On December 26,1825, army officers led about three thousand soldiers in a revolt. These people, called Decembrists, represented the desire for greater freedom. -
Nicholas II Becomes Czar
Nicholas II became Czar after his father died. He wasn't really prepared to rule, for he knee nothing about ruling. He and his family were murdered by the Bolsheviks. -
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The Russo-Japanese War
Known as "the fist great war of the 20th century." Russia sought out a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean. Negotiations weren't going well between Russia and Japan. Soon the Japanese attacked and Russia suffered many defeats. -
Bloody Sunday
Gregory Apollonovich, a radical priest, was led by workers t othe czar's winter palace. The demonstrators were shot at, killing many of them. Because of this, Nicholas II promised reforms. -
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World War I (Russian Involvement)
Russia entered with the largest army in the world. The losses Russia suffered were catastrophic. Russia was in a lot of debt afterwards. -
March Revolution
Workers went on strike, riots broke out, and many people died. This was because the people of Russia were mad about WWI, the cold, and lack of food. -
Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne
He wasn't ready to rule, for he wan't taught. This didn't help the fact that Russia was in a time where change was necessary. He was forcefully abdicated from the throne when reforms were demanded. He and his family were later murdered. -
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Russian Civil War
The Russian Civil War was to tear Russia apart for 3 years. This occured because many people opposed the Bolsheviks. 2 groups emerged. The Reds and the Whites. -
Creation of the U.S.S.R
Established from Russia, Belarussia, Ukraine, Trancaucasian Federation. It was a new communist state and the first country to be based on Marxist socialism. -
Vladimir Lenin's Death
Vladimir Lenin died of a brain hemmorhage at age 54. Joseoh Stalin was his successor.
