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Alexander III becomes Czar
What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness?
Alexander III was Czar which means to have total power. Alexander III caused such unhappiness because he was such a harsh ruler who wanted to create a uniform Russian culture. He also launched the Pogroms which were organized violence against Jews. -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas' rule compare to his father's (same, different)?
In a way Nicholas is different but the same because he is worst than his father. Nicholas tries to industrialize Russia which led to bad working conditions, low wages, and child labor. Nicholas increase resentment toward Czar. -
The Bolsheviks are formed
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia?
The leader of the Bolsheviks was Lenin. Lenin leaves Russia because the Czar wanted to kill Lenin for overthrowing the provisional government. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia?
Nicholas was a horrible leader and they people did not trust him because of his wife Alexandra when they left her in charge of War front. They think Alexandra is a spy for the Germans because she is German. Also because she was influenced by Rasputin. The people have had enough of the everything. -
Bloody Sunday
Why does Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"?
Lenin calls Bloody Sunday because he felt like it was there plan from the beginning to kill the people. -
Duma created
Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II not want a Duma?
The people wanted the Duma so they could have representation. Nicholas did not want the Duma because he wanted total control/power of the people. -
Word War I begins
How does Russia get involved in World War I? How do the Russian People feel about the war?
The Russian get involved because they are angry about the Treaty of Brest-Livosk. The Russian dislike they war because about 8 million people die in the civil war. -
Revolution
Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia? They help Lenin back to Russia because they know that if he returns he will be killed. -
Bolshevik Revolution
What do the Bolshevik's do to solve Russia's problem's? What is the Russian reaction?
They pulled Russia out of WWI and signed the Treaty of Brest-Livosk. They are not happy because they dislike the Treaty of Brest-Livosk. -
Civil War
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won?
The two sides were the Bolsheviks (Red Army) and the Mensheviks (White Army). The Bolsheviks won. -
U.S.S.R established
Why does Lenin rename the country?
Because he began the New Economical policy. -
Lenin dies
What happen when Lenin dies?
Lenin was assassinated, shot and put into the river and died of drowning.
