1. Condition of Russia before the February /march revolution

Question 1

why did the tsars reputation suffer

Answer 1

• because he took charge of the army
• regarded as indecisive and incompetent
• concidered out of touch

Question 2

what were the tsars relations with the duma like and why

Answer 2

• not good during the war
• tsar rejected the demands of the progressive bloc for a government of public confidence and a greater say in running the country

Question 3

How was the Russians war effort going

Answer 3

• people dissatisfied with the regime
• very bad militarily
• inflation and food shortages back at home
• strikes more frequent

Question 4

was there ever an organised movement to overthrow the tsar

Answer 4

• NO

- more of an unwillingness to come to his support once the crisis occurred

Question 5

where was the main organised political opposition to the tsarist regime?

Answer 5

• in the factories
• discontent of those queuing for bread and complaining about shortages.
• occasional mutiny in the army

Question 6

explain the effect military defeat had on the tsars downfall

Answer 6

• had the war been more successful morale would have been higher and probably people would have borne the hardships better
• the tsar only abdicated when generals withdrew their support for him

Question 7

what were the consequences of the war for Russia

Answer 7

• humiliating military defeats
• mounting economic problems
• growing disillusionment
• increased opposition to the tsarist regime

Question 8

what were the main problems for the tsar

Answer 8

• his character and personality
• the war
• his family and isolation from the Russian people
• the situation already- economic state of Russia