3.3 The February Revolution 1917 Flashcards
What were the main factors that triggered widespread strikes and protests in urban areas during World War I?
Economic hardships, food shortages and war fatigue led to widespread strikes and protests especially in urban areas
Why did peasants in the countryside become increasingly discontented during World War I?
Peasants in the countryside increasingly discontented because of conscriptions and requisitioning
What does requisitioning mean?
A demand or request made by proper authority. a requisition for supplies.
What does conscription mean?
Compulsory enrollment for service in a country’s armed forces.
Why did the Russian economy suffer during World War I?
Russian economy went down because of unemployment in industries that were unrelated to war efforts.
What factors contributed to the food shortages during World War I?
There were food shortages because there was a labour shortage due to conscriptions, injured men coming back and there was the abandonment of Poland and Lithuania.
What international day was it on February 23 1917?
International Women’s Day
What happened on February 23 1917?
Women in Petrograd were protesting against bread shortages. The protest escalated and turned into a general strike. Workers and soldiers joined. Soldiers refused to fire on crowd. It paralyzed the whole city. It demonstrated everyone turning against the Tsar.
What was the slogan that was used during the protest?
‘Give us bread!’ - ‘Daite khleb!’
What were some rebellious actions taken by the population and the army during the protest on February 23, 1917?
- rioting
- looting stores
- vandalizing government building
- army rebelling
- prisoners set free
What was the people’s reaction to the dissolvment of the Duma?
People were furious that the Dumas kept getting dismantled as it was the worker’s government
What were the key reasons that led to the revolution?
People had lost trust in him and believed his commanding capabilities were inadequate. Almost everyone was suffering from food scarcity. The dissolvment of the Duma.
Why were the Provisional Government and Petrograd Soviet created?
In response to the chaos, the Duma formed the Provisional Government to restore order right after abdication. At the same time, the Petrograd Soviet of Workers and Soldiers was established.
Why was Nicholas II abdicated?
- he was facing massive opposition
- advised by military leaders/advisors to abdicate
- cousin did not work out
- end of the 300 years of Romanov rule
When was Nicholas II abdicated?
March 15, 1917
