Impact of war and revolutions Flashcards
When was the Russo Japanese war?
1904 - 1905
What caused the Russo Japanese war?
Japan attacked Russian port Arthur after the Russians placed troops in Manchuria
Name a battle during the Russo Japanese war?
Battle of Tsushima
What were the Russian losses following the battle of Tsushima?
30 Russian ships were sunken, captured or destroyed
What treaty ended the Russo Japanese war?
The treaty of Portsmouth 1905
How was the treaty of Portsmouth humiliating for Russia?
Russia had to withdraw from Manchuria and Port Arthur as well as acknowledge Japanese sovereignty
When was the first world war?
1914 - 1917
How many Russian casualties were there during WW1?
8 million
What mistake did Nicholas make during WW1?
Went to the front line leaving his wife Alexandra in charge whom was heavily influenced by Rasputin
What did the first world war do to inflation in Russia?
inflation rose by 300%
What began the build up to the 1917 February revolution?
Many Strikes such as one in Petrograd which paralysed the city
How many troops remained loyal to Nicholas II in 1917?
only 150,000 as many had deserted the front line
When did Nicholas II advocate?
2nd March he offered the throne to his brother who refused causing the Duma to set up a provisional government
What did defeat to Japan lead to in 1905?
1905 revolution
What sparked massive resistance during the 1905 revolution?
Bloody Sunday in which 100 peaceful protestors were killed outside of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg
