On the brink of revolution prior to 1917? Flashcards
What key event happened in 1912?
Lena Goldfields Massacre
What was the Lena Goldfields Massacre?
A group of workers protesting against a lack of change since 1905 via strike
How does the Tsar respond Lena Goldfields Massacre?
The Tsar sent in the army to resolve the issue, yet they shot the crowds killing many
What does the Tsar’s actions during the Lena Goldfields Massacre lead to?
People losing faith in the Tsar
What does the Lena Goldfields Massacre remind people of?
Bloody Sunday
When the Tsar leaves for World War I who does he leave in charge?
He leaves the Tsarina in charge
What causes distrust in the Tsarina?
The fact she was German
What was the Tsarina seen as?
A spy
Who is the Tsarina seen to have an affair with and what does it cause?
She was seen to have an affair with Rasputin, causing even more dislike
How would Rasputin get involved in Politics?
He would get involved in important government decisions
What causes a shortage of food nationwide throughout WWI?
Peasants being recruited into the army to fight in World War
True or False: soldiers and peasants experienced a lack of change since 1905
True
Who failed to help the peasants causing many to suffer?
Stolypin and his reforms
Who was more politically involved? Why?
Workers as literacy rates had improved
What had been set up for workers?
A national insurance scheme
Who received little help?
Those unemployed in old-age
What key move does the Tsar take in WW1?
The Tsar left to the front line to regain control and help the army out, becoming Commander in Chief
What effect does the Tsar becomign commander in chief have on the army?
Little as the army still experienced heavy losses and were being forced to retreat
Over the course of WW1 what happens to the soldiers motivation?
The soldiers became tired of fighting
Give three reasons why the army choose to muntiny? (3)
- They became tired of fighting
- The forced retreat
- Heavy losses
