Russia Before 1917 Flashcards
Problem with Russia before 1914
Russia was too big for one person to rule.
What difficulties did the Russian army have during WW1?
The army was led badly and treated poorly by aristocrats.
What was the Russian army short of?
They were short on rifles, artillery, ammunition, and shells.
Why did Tsar Nicholas the Second thought he was the ruler of Russia?
Because he believed that God had put him into this position.
How did WW1 affect the Russian people?
It affected the Russian people very badly because they lost a lot of their family members due to the number of soldiers gone. 1700000 people died and 2500000 people were prisoners of war or went missing.
What does Tsar mean in English?
Tsar means “king” in Russian
Why was it a mistake for Tsar Nicholas the Second to take personal charge of the army?
Because it is impossible for one person to rule an entire army of 13 million soldiers. Evidence shows that Russia has had 9.15 casualties out of 13 million soldiers. That is over 70% of the whole army!
How was the life of peasants difficult?
Famine and starvation were very common. They didn’t have enough money to pay for basic education and it wasn’t provided. Very few peasants can read or write.
What is the name of Tsar Nicholas the Second’s Wife?
Alexandra Feodorovna married him in 1894.
How many children does Tsar Nicholas the Second had?
He had 5 children; 4 daughters and 1 son.
What are the three reasons that Russia was hard to rule?
The size of the country is humongous and the population is huge, making the country harder to defend
What is the average worker’s wage in 1917?
5 roubles which are 1/3 of a bag of flour, 3/4 of a bag of potatoes and 0.8 kilograms of meat.
What technology was the Russian army short of?
They had out of date maps and no codes for radio transmission.
Why were the soldiers enthusiastic to fight for their country?
Many peasants felt that they were fighting to defend their country from the Germans. But they weren’t fighting for the loyalty of Tsar.
Which side was Russia in WW1?
The Triple Entente with Britain and France.
