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Nicholas II becomes Czar
Nicholas II becomes Czar of Russia following his father Alexander III. He followed the principles of Autocracy like his father did but that blinded him to the changing world. He became the main problem that led to the revolutions and destruction of Russia. -
Revolutionary Groups Form
People following Karl Marx, called Marxists, split into 2 groups called the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks. Major leader of Bolsheviks Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, later taking the name Vladimir Lenin, became known and recognized by Russians. Revolutionary Groups expose us to Lenin who revolts and takes control of Russia later on. -
Japan Attacks Russia
In the late 1800's Russia fought against Japan for control of Manchuria and Korea. Agreements were made but Russia didn't follow those rules, in return Japan attacks Russia in Port Arthur in Manchuria. This leads people to want to revolt because of how poorly Nicholas II is handling the situation. -
Bloody Sunday
Around 200,000 workers protested outside the Czar's Winter Palace. Nicholas II ordered soldiers to open fire, leaving 1,000 people wounded and several hundred dead. This event makes Russian Workers realize how much power the Czar has and pushes him to step down. -
Creation and Dismissal of Duma
After Bloody Sunday, Nicholas II promises freedom and creates Russia's first Parliament. The leaders wanted Russia to be a constitutional monarchy. Feeling threatened Nicholas dismissed the Duma. Since Duma was barely there and didn't have time to resolve anything, nothing has been done to appeal to the angry Russians. -
Russia Enters World War I
Nicholas II makes the decision to enter World War I. Unprepared, around 4 million Russian Soldiers died. Russians are destroyed in war allowing build up of pent up rage for the Czar. -
Russia's Industrialization
Under Czar Nicholas II, Russia's economy boosted and the number of factories doubled. Russia searched for foreign investors and the taxes increased. Trans-Siberian Railway was finally finished. With Industrialization, jobs are created to make more upset workers craving revolt. -
Nicholas II Steps Down
After many protests and disobeying soldiers, Czar Nicholas II steps down leaving Russia without leadership. Past Duma members put in a temporary government. With a small unstable government, many want the role of power so they can control Russia. -
Lenin and Bolsheviks take Control of Russia
Armed factory workers storm the palace and overthrow the Provisional Government. Days later Lenin takes over and distributes farmland. A big revolution which is the main theme of this project, Lenin makes the people of Russia feel safe and no longer wanting revolt. -
Lenin Restores Russia
After Wars and Revolutions Russia was left in ruins. Lenin creates New Economic Policy allowing Russia to catch up to the rest of the world. Russia is finally picking itself up and with a decent ruler, most are happy with their home.
