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Czar Alexander II
One of the most important decisions Alexander II had to make was whether or not to sign the Emancipation of Serfs. This would allow the serfs not only to be free, but they were given land. He ended up signing the document and it was one of the largest strides in reform after the war. The image shows the serfs receiving their first plot of land after being freed. -
Czar Alexander II
When Alexander II started to make a more modern legal system, the intellectual class thought it didn't need to be changed, so they started secret revolutionary societies. -
Czar Alexander II
In 1864, Alexander II allowed districts to set up "Zemtvos." These were council members with power to do smaller things for the good of their community such as new roads, schools, and other services. This was a huge help for Russia because now individuals had a better quality of life. This is a meeting for the Zemtvos; where they decide what they can do to improve their area. -
WW1 / Fall of the Czars
Rasputin was a Russian wanderer who appeared in the court of Czar Nicholas II saying he had healing abilities. He apparently had relations with Nicholas II's wife, Alexandra. When Nicholas II left his wife in charge, it basically meant that Rasputin was in charge because of his relations with her, but his behavior wasn't liked by many people including important noblemen. This image is of Grigori Rasputin. -
Czar Nicholas II
The Russo Japanese War was caused from rivalry between Russia and Japan for dominance of Manchuria and Korea. The Russians were defeated because they underestimated the enemy and sent only half of their military. The photo is a political cartoon of Russia and Japan making peace. -
Nicholas II
The duma is a Russian assembly that has the power to make laws. It was introduced in 1906 by Nicholas II but ended in 1917 due to lack of leadership. This is an image of a Duma; a Russian assembly to make and suggest laws. -
WW1 / Fall of the Czars
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo was the main cause for World War One. On his way through the city of Sarajevo, someone from the Black Hand Gang threw a grenade right into their car. Ferdinand died instantly and this started an uproar. This is an image of Archduke Franz Ferdinand before he was assassinated. -
WW1 / Fall of the Czars
The February Revolution was a result of high taxes and low wages. The taxes were brought upon by the previous war Russia was involved in. People rioted and protested in the streets. This is an image of the riots and protests on the streets due to low wages and high taxes. -
The Provisional Government / the Bolshevik Revolution
"Peace, Land, and Bread," this is the famous slogan from Lenin stating that the Bolsheviks successfully negotiated peace with the Germans. This is an image of propaganda for Lenin's side of the Civil War. -
Civil War Ensues in Russia
"The Red" and "the White" armies were opposing sides of the Bolshevik Revolution. Anyone supporting the revolution were the red, and ones who were opposing were the white. Civil war occurred between them. This is a map of the "White" and "Red" army territories. -
Czar Nicholas II
Nicholas II was the last tsar under Romanov rule. He lost control of their army and was forced to abdicate. This is an image of the last tsar under Romanov rule, Nicholas II, who was later executed. -
The Provisional Government / the Bolshevik Revolution
Vladimir Lenin was the Russian leader during the Bolshevik Revolution. He later took over as the first leader of the new Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). This is an image of Lenin in power of the Bolshevik Revolution. -
The Provisional Government / the Bolshevik Revolution
Lenin and Germany signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. This allowed peace between the nations and ended the war between them. This is an image taken of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk being signed. -
Civil War Ensues in Russia
The assassination of Czar Nicholas II and his family was a tragic event. The new Tsar, appointed by god, had their family executed by Bolsheviks. Their family was against Lenin and if they escaped they could plan something disastrous with their followers. This is an image of Nicholas II and his family before they were executed by the Russian Government. -
Civil War Ensues in Russia
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty between Germany and the Allied Powers. The terms of peace were that all German colonies surrender and all territory taken during the war was given back to its original place. This is an image of the signing of The Treaty of Versailles.
