Chapter 1 - Condition of Russia before the Revolution of February/March 1917 Flashcards

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How did Russia fund WW1?

A

. Raised taxes
. Increased loans from other countries

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What happened as a result of many people going to fight the war?

A

. Food shortages due to the shortage of workers in the fields
. Railway system collapsed.

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3
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What happened in Petrograd and Moscow?

A

High unemployment

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4
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What happened to Russia because it fought in WW1?

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. 300% increase in the cost of living
. 30,000 went on strike in Moscow
. 145,000 in Petrograd in Jan 1917

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