Decline and Fall
What was the name of the last Romanov Tsar
Nicholas II
Which Country controlled most of the Diamond mines in S.A. by the late 1800s?
Britain - companies and entrepreneurs mainly.
Nicolas II Uncle
Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich
Name of British Imperialist who was heavily involved in the diamond trade
Cecil Rhodes
Year the Romanov faily was executed
1918
Key reasons Russian Soldiers lost morale during WWI
Poor leadership, heavy casuallties, severe supply shortages
Why did European powers compete for territory in S.A. in the late 19th Century?
Control of land/resources/money
Ways Grigori Rasputin assisted the downfall of the Romanov Dynasty
Rumors and Scandals, Public Outrage, Loss of Trust, Destabilizing the Government, Political Interference, Constant Minister Changes
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Undermined Tsar Authority. Encouraged Revolutionary activity.
What role did concentration camps play during the Boer War?
Used to contain/control civilians, contain/control minorities, POWs.
Did Alexandra (Tsarina) play a role in Russia's involvement in WWI? if so, what?
Yes. Took command (socially and politically) in Petrograd when Nicolas left for the War. German Heritage. Heavily influenced by G.R. Dismissed her advisors. Worked as Red cross volunteer.
Resource found in large amounts in the Witwatersrand in 1886
Gold
Name of Youngest Romanaov Daughter who became a legend/myth after the family's death
Anastasia
Head of the Provisional Government following the 1917 Revolution
Alexander Keresky
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Name of Bolshevik leader to overthrow the Provisional Governement
Vladamir Lenin
British Monarch during the Boer War 1899 - 1902
Queen Victoria
Which politcal group ordered the killing of the Rommanovs
Bolsheviks
Two main reasons the provisional Governement was unable to maintain power
Increased Bolshevik support. Weak authority and unpopular War policies
Head of Provisional Governement
Alexander Kerensky
British commander who led British forces during the Boer War 1899 - 1902
Lord Kitchener
Treaty ended the Boer War 1899 - 1902 and paved way for British control
Treaty of Vereeniging