Key Figures
The last Russian tsar that abdicated in 1917.
Who was Nicholas II?
Russia's involvement in this war worsened economic and social problems
What was World War I?
The peaceful protest led by Father Gapon that ended in violence.
What was Bloody Sunday?
The first revolution in 1917 that forced the Tsar to abdicate. (Hint: Named after the month)
What was the February Revolution?
The Bolsheviks were also known as this political party.
What was the Communist Party?
Leader of the Bolsheviks who became head of the new Soviet government.
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
The majority of the Russian population which lived in rural areas and were poor farmers.
After the 1905 Revolution, the tsar created this legislative body.
What was the Duma?
This group promised "Peace, Land, and Bread"
What were the Bolsheviks?
What were the Whites?
This man led the Red Army to victory in the Civil War.
Who was Leon Trotsky?
The dynasty that ruled for 300 years in Russia.
What was the Romanov Dynasty?
Russia's humiliating defeat in this war triggered unrest and outrage in 1905.
Bolsheviks seized power in this city.
What is Petrograd?
This treaty ended Russia's involvement in WWI.
What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
This Provisional Government leader continued Russia's involvement in WWI.
Who was Alexander Kerensky?
The secret police force under the tsar.
What was the Okhrana?
This document promised limited reforms and civil liberties after 1905.
What was the October Manifesto?
This policy allowed private trade to rebuild the economy in 1921.
What was the New Economic Policy?
A mystic who heavily influenced the Tsarina and fueled public distrust in the tsar.
Who was Grigori Rasputin?
The philosophy of Karl Marx heavily influenced revolutionary leaders.
What is Marxism?
Workers councils were known as this term.
What are soviets?
The storming of this palace symbolized Bolshevik takeover.
What was the Winter Palace?
This policy of grain requisitioning and state control of industry was used during the Civil War.
What was War Communism?