Emilys and Angelicas online flash cards
Which family controlled the Russian Empire?
Romanov Dynasty
How did most people in Russia make a living in the 19th century?
They farmed
Why did people protest at the Winter Palace?
The people protested because they wanted to have fewer hours, better wages, and healthcare.
Where was the Czar during WW1?
At first, he was leading at the front lines. Then at the end of the war, he was under arrest.
Who did the Czar Nicholas leave in control while he went to war?
Nicholas left his wife in charge.
What does it mean to abdicate the throne?
Abdicate:To renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility,or the like,especially in a formal manner.
Who were the Bolsheviks?
The Bolsheviks were a fraction of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labor Party in 1903.
Why did the communism appeal to the people?
The people wanted the rich and poor to be equal.
Explain the Russian civil war.
The Russian civil war lasted from Nov. 1917-Oct.1922. It was a multi-party war in the former Russian empire.
Why did the Russians withdraw from the war?
Russia withdrew because they were in a bad shape and they had their own problems.
Why was the royal family executed?
They were executed because Vladimir Lenin and Yako Sverdlow wanted to prevent the rescue of the family. So they shot them.
What was the new name of Russia under Lenin?
The United Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
