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Bloody Sunday
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bloody-sunday-massacre-in-russia
Peaceful protestors were protesting in St. Petersburg when a group of soldiers came and fired at them. This caused disruption and it turned many citizens against the government and Czar. This event would led to the start of the Russian Revolution and was used to justify the attacks of the movement. -
The October Manifesto Ends the Revolution
https://alphahistory.com/russianrevolution/october-manifesto/
Czar Nicholas II created a document which ended the Revolutions in Russia (for a little while). The document guaranteed new rights for Russians!! That included freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of association. The manifesto also stated that laws couldn't be passed without being verified by the Russian assembly. -
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina
https://www.thoughtco.com/russian-revolution-timeline-1779473
During this time the Balkans were known as the "powder keg" of Europe, and this was because of the different cultures and religions in the area.So when Austria-Hungary(a major country), took control of these smaller nations, they felt some type of way!The Balkans were already going through it (mini battles), and now it was even worse.They had NO independence and would be controlled over. You could see why this would led to conflicts -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassianted!!
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/wwi-archduke-franz-ferdinand-assassinated
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the ruler of Austria-Hungary during this time, and as we know they ruled smaller contrasting nations. Gavrillo Princip, a Serbian nationalist, assassinated Ferdinand and his wife at their stopped streetcar! This would ultimatley increase the tension between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, not only that, but it would be the starter of the War! -
World War I Begins!!!
https://kidskonnect.com/history/ww1-start/
As we know WWI was sparked by the assassintion of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary! When Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, its brothering countries jump in to help! This is what transforms the war into a global effort! -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia!
http://mentalfloss.com/article/58047/wwi-centennial-austria-hungary-declares-war-serbia
Only a month after the assassination, Austria-Hungary (a major power) declares war on Serbia (small nation)!! Since countries had treaty agreements with others, whenever someone was in trouble they had to help! This is what led to many countries joining the War. Germany agreed to support Austria-Hungary, Russia was against Germany and Austra-Hungary. -
Germany Invades Belgium
http://www.historyforkids.net/germany-invades-belgium.html
With this invasion we see Great Britian enter the war! Germany wanted to take over France, and they thought they could by entering through Belgium! So after they invaded Belguim, both Great Britian and France entered the war, aganist Germany!! -
German submarines sink the Lusitania
https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_i/sinking_of_the_lusitania.php
One of the events that forced Americans involvement in the War! About 100 (or more) Americans were killed when German U-submarines sunk our ship! This also caused us to prohibit the use of U-boats for Germans, up until Hitler! -
February Revolution Begins!
https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-russian-revolution-timeline-causes-effects.html
The February Revolutions resulted in the abdication of czar Nicholas II. People were rioting and protesting for his removal, they didn't like his ideas and the fact that he did nothing for the country! This revolution created new social political groups and new leaders in the provisional government. -
United States declares war on Germany
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/wilsonwar.htm
It was enough, after numerous events germany caused on us, we decided it was enough! Woodraw Wilson wanted to do this, and since we were now involved, it would be a hard and stressful effort! The picture I choose depicts Germany as the gorilla, and their holding the lady liberty. This shows that Germany was taking control of any and everything, and Americans were supporting the enlistment of soldiers, so they could defeat the enemy. -
Lenin returns from exile!
https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_i/vladimir_lenin.php
Lenin returns to Russia from exile. Vladimir Lenin wasthe leader of the Bolshevik Party, and he returns to Petrograd (St. Petersburg) after 10 years of being captured to revive the Russian Revolution and keep protesting! -
The October Revolutions
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zyc72hv/revision/1
This revolution resulted in the Bolsheviks siezing power from the Provisional Government. Lenin became the head of the comminist state and since he took power it led to new communist practices, such as the confiscation of lands and the establishment of a political monopoly. -
The Winter Palace is taken over!!
https://www.britannica.com/place/Winter-Palace
The Winter Palace is where the rulers of Russia lived, and during this time it was Czar Nicholas II. Riots of people stormed the castle, marking an end to the centuries of rulings. After Nicholas was abdicated, the Winter Palace still stood as a symbol of royal power. The takeover showed how strong the communist revolutionaries were and how resistful the Bolesheviks were. -
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
https://alphahistory.com/russianrevolution/treaty-of-brest-litovsk/
The Brest-Litvosk treaty marked the removal of Russia from WWI. There was so much going on in Russia during this time and they felt they couln't be fighting in a war too!! The treaty was signed by Lenin, he agreed to people that he would finally bring peace to Russia, so everyone thought this was a good thing for Russia. Because of the treaty Russia had to give up most of their Western territory. -
Second Battle of the Marne
https://www.thoughtco.com/second-battle-of-the-marne-2361412
This was the first US overseas battle! The battle marked a turning point in the war for the Triple Entente (US, Great Britian, France, and Russia) and it's where they were able to stop Germany from taking over France. -
Czar Nicholas II is Killed!!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2018/07-08/romanov-dynasty-assassination-russia-history/
This marked the peak of Bolshevik violence. Nicholas II and his family were assassinated (oof). They were the last of the Russian monarchs dead, the communists had no real claim of opposition -
Austria-Hungary Surrenders!!
http://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/618755
Since Austria-Hungary started the war, once they surrended all their brothering countries had nothing left to do. The surrender markerd the defeat of the war for the Triple Alliance, and would soon led to the Treaty of Versaillies. -
Armistice ends World War I
http://www.tenfactsabout.co.uk/0002armistice.htm
This Armistice ends fighting on the Western front! Following the Armistice, the German monarchy collapses!! After this,the final result was the signing of The Treaty of Versailles! -
Peace Treaty Signed at Versailles!
http://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/treaty-versailles-1919
The Treaty of Versailles was the offical peace treaty ending the war, and giving blame to Germany! Germany was defeated in all sectors, they lost the war, had to pay large reperations, lost their military, and lost some land. With these large demands it would soon cause WWII, but for now Germany was suffering! -
The USSR is established
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2017/09-10/russian-revolution-history-lenin/
The Soviet Union was created on December 30, 1922 by Vladimer Lenin, and its roots stemmed from the Russian Revolution! The Bolsheviks overthrew the Provisional Government which replaced Czar Nicholas II. Since there wasn't a leader, Lenin decided to take matters in his own hands! He developed a state of communism and became the leader, considering a lot of Russians liked him!
