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Workers organize a Strike because they are dissatisfied
Rapid Industrialization brought new problems to the working class. Some of these problems were terrible working conditions, extremely low wages, and child labor. As a way to try and express their feelings and ideas they organized labor strikes which grew into revolutionary movements that began to compete for power. -
Nicholas II becomes the Czar of Russia
When he had become the Czar in 1894 he had continued the tradition of Russian autocracy. Later in the 1890's, Nicholas minister launched a program in order to try and move his country forward. With these step sin place he was able to watch his nation of Russia grow and develop into rapid industrialzation. -
Russia enters War with Japan
After Russia broke the treaties over the countries of Manchuria and Korea with Japan, war broke out. Japan retaliated by attack Russian ports and other losses were reported back to Russia. After hearing about these events, anger was sparked back in Russia which ultimately led to an outbreak and a revolt in Russia. -
Revolution of 1905- The Bloody Revolution
Around 200,000 workers and their families marched upon the Czar's palace with a petition asking for better working conditions, more personal freedom, and an elected national legislative. Instead of trying to bargain with the workers, he ordered his troops to fire into the crowd injuring 1000's of men and killing hundreds of more. Due to this event, it provoked a wave of strikes and violence that spread across the country. -
Russia enters WW1
Russia was unprepared to face the military and economic coast of WW1, when Nicholas had drug them into the war. Its weak generals and unexperienced troops were no match for the German army. Before a year past over 4 million Russian troops were killed, wounded, or taken as prisoners. From these Russian losses we learned the weaknesses of czarist rule and military leadership. -
The March Revolution
Women textile workers led this revolution to try and stop the autocracy in Russia by starting a citywide strike. Over the next five days over 200,000 workers joined the rioting in the streets. The initial orders for troops were to shoot, but after awhile they started to side with the workers, which ultimately forced Nicholas II to resign. -
Nicholas II Resigns
The local protest that arose from the March Revolution forced the Czar to step down from the throne. After a year had passed, the revolutionaries found Nicholas and his family and executed them which finally ended the three-century rule of the Czar. While the revolutionaries were successful in getting rid of the Czarist rule, they failed to set up a strong government to replace him. -
New government is inserted
After Nicholas II resigns the Leaders of the Duma create a provisional government. The leader, Alexander Kersnsky, continued to fight in WW1 which cost him many supporters and power, as a result of the revolutions, Soviets were created who consisted of workers, peasants, and soldiers. In many cases, they had more influence over the current government. -
Lenin and the Bolshevik restore Russia
Many Germans believed that Lenin and the Bolshevik would hurt the war effort against their own country. Soon after they gained control of the Petrograd, people in the cities began to rally and cheer "All power to the Soviets." After these actions, Lenin gained widespread appeal and decided to take actions on the current problems. -
Stalin establishes a new policy
Stalin temporality put his plan for a state-controlled economy behind and established a small form of capitalism. Under the New Economic Policy peasants were allowed to sell their extra crops instead of giving it to the government, but they still controlled major companies and businesses. The NEP also encouraged foreign investment. Due to his policies and the peace that follwed the civil wars, the country slowly recovered.
