Causes
An economic and socio-political worldview which contributed to the 1905 Revolution. (named for the person who wrote the Communist Manifesto)
What is Marxism.
The working class of society.
What is Proletariat.
Led the temporary government before its fall.
Who is Alexander Kerensky?
This person tried to overthrow the provisional government and the Soviet (i.e., to return to a Tsarist government).
Who is Kornilov?
This "Mad Monk" was able to manipulate the Tzarina and the rest of the royal family, and destroy their reputation.
Who is Grigori Rasputin?
The cold-blooded slaughter of citizens occurred in this city on January 22, 1905
Where is St. Petersburg.
The owner class of society
What is Bourgeoisie.
Led by Lenin, this group attacked the Winter Palace and seized power in October (November) 1917.
Who are the Bolsheviks?
The Bolsheviks moved the capital from Petrograd to this city and made peace with Germany.
Where is Moscow?
This leader beat out Trotsky and Bukharin to take over power after Lenin's death.
Who is Stalin?
Russia was losing to this country, which contributed to the development of the 1917 Revolution
What is Germany
This disastrous war lead to unhappiness in Russia in 1905.
What is the Russo-Japanese War?
Another name for the 1917 Revolution that brought Lenin and Communists to power.
What is the October/Bolshevik Revolution?
The first secret police established in December 1917.
What is the Cheka?
Why the provisional government were unpopular with Russians.
What is, "they decided to stay in the war".
This war resulted in a greatly weakened economy and mass food shortages resulting in starvation in Russia
What is World War I
The Tsar was forced to sign this Manifesto limiting his powers after the 1905 uprising.
What is the October Manifesto?
These three Bolsheviks led the revolution of October 1917.
Who are Lenin, Trotsky, & Stalin?
The Russian Revolution led to the creation of this constitutionally socialist state.
What is the Soviet Union? (or USSR)
The form of government that was destroyed after the Russian Revolution
What is Autocracy, or "monarchy"
This commander of the Russian army during WWI (i.e., before the revolution).
Who is Tsar Nicholaus II?
This parliament was formed, limiting the absolute power of the Tsar.
What is the Duma?
The army formed by the Bolsheviks.
What is the Red Army?
The Civil War was fought between these two sides following the October Revolution.
Who are the Whites and the Reds?
The ideology that the Bolsheviks believed in - it aimed for a class free society, with the proletariat overcoming the bourgeoisie.
What is Communism?