History Flashcards
- Communism v capitalism - Problems facing Russia in 1917 - Rasputin and his murder - The Russian Revolutions of 1917
What is the term for the sharing of wealth in a country?
Communism
what is the term for when everything is owned by private companies?
Capitalism
Who did Rasputin have a secret affair with.
The Tsarina
Why did Rasputin have such a big influence on the country’s decisions?
He was well trusted by the Royal Family
Why was Rasputin so well trusted by the Royal Family?
He ‘healed’ their son’s severe case of hemophilia
Why did the people of Russia not trust the Tsarina?
She was German
Who killed Rasputin?
Felix Yusupov, Dmitri Pavlovich and Vladimir Purishkevich.
What kind of a leader was Nicholas II
A poor leader.
How many children were there in the Royal Family?
5
What was the Temporary government called?
The Provisional Government.
What happened to the Royal Family after Nicholas II stepped down?
They were placed on house arrest
Who were the Bolsheviks led by?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the Bolsheviks slogan?
Peace! Land! Bread!
Which country did Russia lose the war to which led to so many problems in 1917.
Japan
What was there a lack of in Russia?
Food, supplies, water
Was Russia a Communist or Capitalist Country after the revolution?
Communist
What did Nicholas II have a lack of experience with which made him a bad leader?
Militarism
What month did the revolution start on?
March
What was another name for the bolsheviks?
The Reds
What was the opposing side of the bolsheviks known as?
The whites
