Causes of the Revolution
This major global conflict strained Russia’s economy and military, helping spark the 1917 revolutions.
What was the impact of World War One?
The last Tsar of Russia, whose poor leadership helped cause the revolution.
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
A 1905 event that saw peaceful protesters marching to the Winter Palace shot by Tsarist soldiers, sparking nationwide anger.
What is Bloody Sunday?
This happened to the Romanov family after the Bolsheviks consolidated power.
Who was executed as part of the Revolution?
The political ideology sought to overthrow capitalism and create a classless society.
What is communism?
This unpopular ruler was largely blamed for Russia’s political and economic problems before the revolution
Who is Tsar Nicholas II?
A mystic who gained influence over the royal family due to his alleged healing powers
Who is Grigori Rasputin?
A revolution in early 1917 forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate.
What is the February Revolution?
A new political body, established in 1922, formed a union of multiple republics under Bolshevik control.
What is the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)?
A group within the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party that supported Lenin’s idea of a small, disciplined revolutionary party.
Who are the Bolsheviks?
This 1905 event, involving soldiers firing on peaceful protesters, damaged public trust in the Tsarist regime?
What is Bloody Sunday?
The leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
A later 1917 uprising that brought the Bolsheviks to power.
What is the October Revolution?
Became the leader of Russia after the Bolsheviks took power in the October Revolution.
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
Refers to local councils of workers and soldiers that played a major role in the revolution.
What are Soviets?
Agricultural problem, caused by outdated farming methods and land shortages, contributed to widespread peasant unrest before 1917
What is rural poverty?
This member of the royal family was heavily criticised for her influence over government decisions while caring for her sick son, Alexei.
Who is Tsarina Alexandra?
A 1905 representative assembly created after widespread unrest but held little real power.
What is the Duma?
A long-term effect of the revolution on global politics, influencing 20th-century conflicts and the spread of socialist movements.
What is the rise of global communist movements?
A rival faction who believed in a more democratic, broad-based party structure.
Who are the Mensheviks?
A disastrous 1916 incident, where ministers conspired around the Tsarina’s adviser due to unsavoury rumours, fuelling corruption fears and discrediting the monarchy.
What is the Rasputin affair?
A Bolshevik leader who devised the plan for the October seizure of power while disguising himself in Finland to avoid arrest.
Who is Leon Trotsky?
A conflict that ended in 1905, in which Russia was defeated weakening the Tsar and increasing anger toward the government.
What is the Russo-Japanese War?
It led to the rise of the Soviet Union, which became a superpower and rival to the United States in the Cold War.
How did the Russian Revolution impact Global politics?
Following the Revolution, debate occured around whether a poor and mostly farming country, could move straight to socialism without developing industry first.
What political ideals were considered as being best to lead a largely peasant-based Russia?