Revolution In Russia Flashcards
Who was the czar of Russia?
Nicholas II
Czar?
Russian king
What was Russia like during the revolution?
Little industry Land was owned by mostly upper class Peasants in poverty Small middle class Elected Duma had little power
Duma?
Elected legislature
What was the impact of WWI on Russia?
The were proud of country
War drained animation and resources
Where did Nicholas go?
Eastern front to help troops win
Who did Nicholas leave in charge when he left?
Alexandria
Who was the “mystic” who helped Alexandria?
Rasputin
What did Rasputin do for a living?
He was believed to preform miracles
What did Russia people think of Rasputin?
They didn’t like him and plotted and succeeded in killing him
Why was the monarchy overthrown?
Many deaths on the battle field
Food shortages
Soviets
Representatives for workers and soldiers
Common people
Took control of the Duma
Bolsheviks
Russian communist party
Radical socialists group
Upper class
What was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
What ideas did Lenin study?
Marxist