Feb Rev 1917 - Who was responisble?

Question 1

Social developments on the eve of feb 1917?

Answer 1

• the feb rev 1905 let to the October manifesto
• the fundamental laws created in 1906
• Rasputin was assassinated Dec 1916

Question 2

Economic development on the eve of feb 1917?

Answer 2

• an underdeveloped economy
•relied heavily on exporting goods

Question 3

Militaristic developments on the eve of feb 1917?

Answer 3

• Tsar Nicholas becomes commander in chief of Russian war effort 1915

Question 4

Political state after 1905?

Answer 4

• major groups or parties desired political reform - events of 1905 rev were a catalyst for this
• feb - tsar ordered relaxing of laws on censorship, publication & documents
• groups forced to meet illegally now meet openly
• not all political parties were marxist/socialist

Question 5

What was socialism in Russia feb 1917?

Answer 5

• political and economic theory of social organisation
• believing means of production, distribution and exchange should be owned/regulated by the community