Feb revolution Flashcards
How does WWI begin?
well
What does the impact of the war create?
Impact of the war in the cities created the conditions for the revolution of Feb 1917
Who made up the army and why did that affect economy?
Russian army = peasants so farming is reduced
Cities not being supplied with enough food
Why were there demonstrations and striking by Feb 1917?
Direct result of WWI:
Food shortages
Railway problems
Inflation
Low wages
Responses:
Demonstrations
Queues for bread
What brings loads of people and workers onto streets in Feb 1917?
A socialist holiday called international women’s day
How did the Petrograd garrison react to the protest in Feb 1917?
Petrograd garrison that were initially open firing on the protestors actually joined the demonstrators as the garrison didn’t want to end up on the front line themselves (Feb 1917)
