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Decembrist Revolt
The overthrow of the czar's government lead by a small group of army officers and nobles in December of 18225. Nicholas I killed five leaders and sent hundreds more to Siberia, -
Nicholas II BEcomes Czar of Russia
He inherited the throne from his father Alexander III. -
The Russo-Japenses War
The Russian and Japenese Empire were fighting for Manchuria and Korea. It was ended by a treat from President Roosevelt. -
Bloody Sunday
People were protesting in front of the czar's palace in St. Petersburg. It was a peaceful march until army officers opened fire killing more than 100 of the protesters. The protestors were asking for better working conditions and some political freedoms. -
World War I
Russia joined the Allies, Britain and France. They joined the war after Germany had declared war on them on August 1, 1914 -
The March Revolution
Riots and strikes occured. Protestors were demanding bread and peace. Bread was referring to the lack of food from the war efforts. Hundreds of soldiers joined the protesters and overthrew czar Nicholas II. -
Czar Nicholas II Abdicates the Russian Throne
Nicholas II was forced to leave the throne when the March revolution occured and his army officers had turned against him, -
Russian Civil War
The Red Armry (socialism) and the White Army (captialism) fought for power. In the end the Red Army won and socialism over took Russia. -
Creation of the Union Soviet Socailist Republic
Was created when the Red Army won the Russian Civil War; Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin in 1922-1924. -
Death of Vladimir Lenin
Lenin had three strokes and the third one killed him.
