First Russian Revolution
What happened on Bloody Sunday?
Members of the army killed up to 200 of the strikers nearing the Imperial Palace
Why did Russia join World War I?
To help Serbia against Germany and Austria
Who were part of the red group located in the heart of Russia?
The Bolsheviks (Soviets)
What was the name of Russia's new leader?
Joseph Stalin
Did Russia and it's allies win World War II?
Yes
Who led some of the strikes?
Vladimir Lenin
Why was Rasputin assassinated?
The already angry Russian population hated Rasputin
Who were part of the white group located in the outskirts of Russia?
Tsarists (Tsar/royal family supporters)
What did Stalin's new plans do?
Made Russia industrialize very, very fast
What was Russia's reward for winning World War II with allies?
Russia got new land and allies called the Iron Curtain
What was one of the last straws for many Russians?
The Russo-Japanese war
What was the group of people led by Lenin called?
Bolsheviks
How long did the Russian civil war last?
7 years
Who was recognized as the core of Russia?
Workers
Why was going to war dangerous for Russia and the U.S?
Both sides had nuclear weapons
Who signed the October Manifesto?
Tsar Nicolas II
What was one of the results of the February revolution?
1. Tsar Nicholas II resigned
or
2. He promised to leave World War I
Who won the Russian civil war?
The Soviets
What was the Soviets goal?
eliminate social classes and make equality
Where were the Proxy wars?
Vietnam and Korea
What did the October Manifesto promise?
freedom to vote (democracy), and protections for workers
What was one of the results of the October revolution?
1. The civil war began
or
2. Russia officially exited World war I
What was Russia renamed to?
Soviet Union, USSR, or Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
Where were kulaks sent?
industrial factories (gulags)
What did Russia and U.S do since war was out of question?
1. Proxy wars
or
2. Spy on each other
or
3. Space race