Czar Continue Autocratic Rule: Alexander the 3rd uses harsh methods to make sure that there is nobody against him. Those who are are sent to prison in the eastern region of Russia.
The Revolutionary Movement Grows: The horrible effects of the industrial revolution cause people to revolt and split into to different groups, Vladimir Lenin being the leader of the group known as the Bolsheviks.
The Russo-Japanease War: Russia fought with the Japanese, then made agreements, then broke them. Then Japan attacked them at ports which lead to a revolt in the midst of the war.
Bloody Sunday: The Revolution of 1905: People went to the czar demanding better working conditions and more freedom so he had them shot at. This sent a wave across the country so then the czar promised more freedom (the Duma). But then the czar dissolved the Duma after only ten weeks.
World War 1: The Final Blow: Russia goes joins world war 1 unprepared and millions are killed. the remainder of troops either stay, or flee for home. Rasputin, who claimed he had magical powers, was killed after he started increasing his position in government affairs.
The Czar Steps Down: Nicolas 2 abdicates his throne due to local protests, citizens become more forcefully angry.
Lenin Returns to Russia: Germans thought Lenin and his supporters might stir up unrest in russia and hurt the war effort so they arranged for his return in april 1917.
The Provisional Government Topples: armed factory workers storm the winter palace in Petrograd. It was the red army. They took over government officials and arrested leaders.
Bolsheviks in Power: Lenin distributed land to peasants and gave factories to workers; a treaty was signed with Germany for peace. Russia surrendered large parts of territory to Germany and this angered many russians. The people began objecting to the Bolsheviks and their policies.
Civil War Rages in Russia: The red and white army fight. The white army is very diverse and the only thing united them was the desire to defeat the Bolsheviks. Then they fought the red army who was supported by several western nations including the USA but the White army still won. Chaos reined on Russia for 3 years and millions died.
Comparing World Revolutions: Russian revolution attempted to destroy existing social structures. Revolutions used violence and terror control people. Russian revolution eventually established a state-controlled society that lasted for decades.
New Economic Policy: Lenin put aside his plan for state-wontrolled economy and started the NEP. the government kept control of some things such as banks and industries but farms are under private ownership. The country slowly recovers by 1928.
Political Reforms: bolshevik leaders saw nationalism as a threat to unity and loyalty.self governing republics under the central government. In 1922 the country was named USSR. then they were remained the communist party.
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