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Decembrist Revolt
A small group of people tried to overthrow the Czar in 1825 (Nicholas I). This was quickly ended. The attendents were nobles and army officers and for their offences they were either sent to Siberia or executed. -
Czar Alexander II Emancipates the Serfs
At first Alexander thought this a bad idea, freeing the serfs. Czar Alexander had second thoughts due to the single idea that the serfs might not revolt if the are free. Czar Alexander II decided to free the serfs in the end just to possibly eliminate a revolution. -
Nicholas II becomes czar of Russia
Nicholas ascended the throne at age 26 after the unexpected death of his father. The new Czar did not feel ready to rule a nation. Shortly after becoming Czar he married German princess Alix of Hesse. -
The Social-Democratic Labor Party splits into two groups, Mensheviks and Bolsheviks
There was almost always a divide between the two groups.Bolsheviks were known for being on Lenin's side (Majority). Mensheviks were the opposing side (Minority). -
The Russo-Japanese War
Czar Nicholas II went to War with Japan and lost terribly over warm water ports (yellow Sea). This was an unnecessary war. The people were angry with the Czar for such a disapointment. -
Bloody Sunday
A peaceful March asking for some basic rights. Soldiers opened fire on the "protestors". This group of "protestors" was led by a Pastor. -
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Revolution of 1905
People were outraged by the events of Bloody Sunday. Riots broke out and swept the nation. The Duma was set up to make minor reforms. -
Russian Involvement WWI
The Russian Soldiers wer lacking supplies on the front severly and were supplied by trains. The Czar left Russia for the warfront. The people bklamed the Czar for the shortages of food and goods. -
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March Revolution
Riots broke out in Petrograd about the war and food shortages. Soldiers joined in. The Czar abdicated the throne and because of this the Duma set up a provisional government. -
Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne
Riots broke out in Petrograd and many of the soldiers joined in too, news of these riots spread quickly. Czar Nicholas II abdicated the throne only a week after the riots in Petrograd began. After the Czar abdicated the Duma set up a provisional government. -
Alexander Kerensky becomes leader of provisional government
When the Czar was abdicated the throne afetr the march revolution the Duma set up a provisional government. This govenrment set up written rules instead of the decrees of the Czar. This was headed by Alexander Kerensky. -
Russian Civil War Begins
The Bolsheviks (Communists) faced stiff opposition from many other countries supporting several other types of ruling or government. Trotsky set up and organized "Red Army" for Communists whom were more organized than the other parties. The "White Army" opposed the "Red Army" and was supported by the British, French, and United States. -
Bolsheviks capture the Winter Palace
The Bolsheviks Captured the winter palace during the Bolshevik revolution. The Bolsheviks seized the palace by cutting off the food supply. They then attacked and won the palace the next day. -
Royal Family Executed
The royal family was exiled by the Bolsheviks when the Bolsheviks rose to power. The royal family was asked to pose for a picture and was secretively massacred and covered up. The Bolsheviks didn't want the Czar to return and overthrow communism. -
Vladimir Lenin Dies
Lenin was viewed by the people as a strong leader who fully graped the concepts of communism. Lenin had two strokes during his lifetime, the second one proving to be fatal. Lenin warned high ranking government officials about Stalin before his death and suggested that Trotsky be the next ruler of the Soviet Union -
Stalin becomes Leader (Dictator) of Soviet Union
When Lenin passed away Stalin used shady tactics to work his way to power. Stalin used his connections in dark places to start tapping phones. When Stalin was in power Stalin had all of his political enemies, his most wel known being Trotsky, hunted to be killed, imprisoned, or sent to Siberia.
