The Revolution of 1905
What is January 22, 1905 commonly known as?
Bloody Sunday.
What was the name of the council created by Nicholas II to calm workers down during the strikes after Bloody Sunday?
It was called the Duma.
What are some of the reasons behind the Revolution of 1917?
Neither the soldiers nor the people were happy, rich people sided against the Tsar, the government wasn't doing too well, people wanted out of WWI, and lots of people supported socialism.
Why is March 16th, 1917 so important?
It was the day Tsar Nicholas stepped down from the throne and Russia transitioned into a republic.
What document gave civil rights to Russia's citizens?
The October Manifesto.
What kind of organization is a soviet?
It is a workers' guild.
What was Bloody Sunday?
It was a peaceful march in Petrograd that ended with the Tsar Nicholas II's men killing many civilians.
What is a government called when its leader has has unlimited power over the government and the people?
An autocracy.
What kind of government was established after the 1917 Revolution?
A provisional government, a government made during an emergency that lasts until a proper government can replace it.
Bloody Sunday happened under the rule of which Tsar?
Tsar Nicholas II.
What did the Bolsheviks believe?
They thought a small group of revolutionaries could force socialism to happen in a short amount of time.
What are some of the reasons behind the Revolution of 1905?
Low wages, high-priced food, lack of reform, lack of a constitution, Marxist and socialist ideologies, Bloody Sunday.
What was the name of Tsar Nicholas' faith healer?
Grigori Rasputin.
Who was Tsar Nicholas II's brother?
His brother was Prince Mikhail. Prince Mikhail was a reformist and would only accept leadership if the people wanted him to be the leader.
Which Tsar reversed the reforms his father made before his death?
Tsar Alexander III.
Who believed that workers (not peasants) would be able to create a revolution?
The Marxists.
What wars do the ideas for reform in Russia date back to?
The Napoleonic Wars.
Why did people not like Rasputin?
They thought he had too much control over the royal family
Who was put in charge of the provisional government?
Alexander Kerensky, a socialist.
For how long had the Romanov dynasty existed before it ended?
300 years.
What did the Mensheviks believe?
They thought that in order for a socialist revolution, Russia needed to have a further developed industry and a larger working class.
What reforms were granted by Tsar Nicholas II to end the Revolution of 1905?
Civil rights for the citizens, the Duma was given real power.
The Romanov Dynasty ended after what event?
The February Revolution of 1917.
What were some of the demands made by the marchers in the February Revolution?
They wanted the removal of the Tsar, more food, and for Russia to leave World War I.
How was Grigori Rasputin killed?
He was poisoned, shot, and drowned.