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Russian Revolution
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Marxists Revolutionaries Split
Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader. -
Japan Attacts
After Russia broke agreements, Japan attacked at port Arthur, Manchuria. News of Russias constant losses led Russia to a revolution. -
Nicholas Opens Fire
200,000 workers and families approched the winter palace. Soldiers open fire on the people wounding 1000 and killing hundreds -
Frist Parliament
It was called a Duma. It's leaders wanted a goverment like britain. It was deisolved after 10 weeks, due to lack of sharing. -
A Bad Decision
Nicholas made the decision to bring Russia into WWI. They were unprepared for war and did not have enough supplies -
Women Workers Revolution
200.000 women textile workers stormed the streets protesting. Soldiers firstt obeyed orders to fire, but then sided with the women. -
Red Guards Take Over
Red Guards overthrow the provisional government. All of the farm land was distributed to the peasants. -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Russians surrender large part of land to the Germans. Show the weakness of Russia -
Cival War
Leon Trotsky lead the red army during the civil war. Several nations, including usa, sent troops for the white army, but they were little help. -
Economic Policy
Allowed peasants to sell crops directly to buyers and not have to give them to the government. Government took control over indistries -
USSR
Country was renamed the USSR. Stalin started his climb to become the dictator from 1922-1927.
