Low Wages
How did the wages change after the Revolution of 1917?
They increased. They went up 50-100%.
Before the revolution, how were women treated?
They were treated very poorly and almost like property of men.
How did the soldiers feel during WW1?
They didn't want to be in the war after they saw how economically behind Russia was compared to other countries.
How did the Russian Civil War affect farmers?
The war disrupted agricultural production and it led to food shortages and famine in many parts of the country.
How did the Russian civil War affect the Factory Workers?
The war disrupted industrial production, leading to job losses and economic instability.
How did the Russian Civil War affect the wages?
The wages went down because the war hurt the economy.
What did the seamstresses do during the Russian Civil War?
They continued to do their jobs.
Did the soldiers like the February Revolution?
Some soldiers supported the revolution and joined the protests against the monarchy. Others stayed loyal to the monarchy.
How did the farmers react to the Treaty of Brest Litovsk?
The farmers liked it on one hand because it ended Russia's involvement in WW1 and the farmers could stop working as hard. But on the other hand, it also took away farm land which was taken by other countries.
Did WW1 help or hurt factory workers?
It helped them in ways by bringing in more job opportunities but the conditions that had to work in were not good.
How did the wages change after the Treaty of Litovsk?
They went down because Russia had to pay 6 billion dollars to Germany.
How did the February Revolution of 1917 affect the seamstresses?
There was a collapse in labor productivity.
What side did most of the soldiers fight on in the Russian Civil War?
The Reds, although many still fought on the White side.
How did the February Revolution of 1917 affect farmers?
It gave the farmers hope but ended up being very slow.
Why did the factory workers protest in the revolution of 1917?
They wanted better working conditions, higher wages, and an end to the war.
Did the wages go up or down after the killing of Alexander II and the Revolution of 1905?
They went up.
Did the Seamstresses like the October Manifesto?
Yes, it granted them basic rights.
How did the soldiers react to the protests in the Revolution of 1905?
They reacted by shooting at unarmed protesters which resulted in killings of innocent people. This is known as Bloody Sunday.
What did the Tsar do to maintain his regime during the Revolution of 1905?
He would tax the produce of peasant farmers.
How did the Treaty of Brest Litovsk affect the workers?
It affected them by having some workers losing their jobs because some of the industrial land that they worked in had been given to other countries.
How did the General Bolshevik Rue affect Wages?
It got worse as time went on so they had to introduce the NEP.
What did the October Revolution of 1917 do towards women?
The Bolsheviks immediately abolished all laws that put women at a disadvantage in relation to men.
How many russian soldiers died during WW1?
1,811,000 soldiers.
Did the farmers like the October Revolution?
Yes, the Bolsheviks implanted the "land socialization" which transferred land from wealthy people to the peasants.
Why did the factory workers like the October Revolution of 1917 so much?
It gave them more control of their workplace and it prioritized the workers rights.