Russian Revolution of 1905
When did Russia industrialize?
Much later than Western Europe and the United States.
Who was Nicholas II?
Russian Orthodox Church as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer, was the last Emperor of All Russia.
Who did Grigory Rasputin increase his influence over?
He increased his influence over Russian politics and the royal Romanov family.
When did the February Revolution begin?
March 8, 1917
What year was a BIG year for Russia?
1917
What nearly happened between 1890 and 1910?
The population of major Russian cities nearly doubled, resulting in overcrowding.
What did Czar Nicholas II promise?
The formation of a series of representative assemblies, or Dumas, to work toward reform.
Who murdered Grigory Rasputin?
A group of conservative noblemen.
What did the Duma form?
A provisional government on March 12.
Why was 1917 a big year for Russia?
There was hunger, world war, revolution, two government take overs, civil war, and communism.
When did the Crimean war start and end?
1853-1856
When did Russia enter WW1?
August 1914
When was the toothless Russian parliament established?
After the 1905 revolution
Czar Nicholas abdicated the throne and ending what?
Ending centuries of Russian Romanov rule.
Was Russia monarchy or anarchy?
Monarchy
Large protests by Russian workers against the monarchy led to the Bloody Sunday.
When did Czar Nicholas leave the Russian capital of Petrograd?
1915
When was Grigory Rasputin murdered?
December 30, 1916
What did the leaders of the provisional government and Alexander Kerensky establish?
Established a liberal program of rights such as freedom of speech, equality before the law, and the right of unions to organize and strike.
What did the Bolsheviks not believe?
They didn't believe the provisional government represents the majority of the people.
How many people were killed by Czar's troops?
More than 100 marchers were killed.
Why did Czar Nicholas leave the Russian capital of Petrograd?
To take command of the Russian Army front.
Nicholas repeatedly dissolved the....?
Nicholas repeatedly dissolved the Duma
On what date were the troops of the Petrograd army garrison were called out to quell the uprising?
March 11th
How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks take advantage of the Chaos?
Lenin and the Bolsheviks toke advantage of the chaos and called for the overthrow of the government.