Summary of revolution Flashcards
When did Nicolas ii become Tsar?
1894
How many different ethnic groups lived in Russia?
194
When was Rasputin murdered?
December 1916
What factors lead to revolution in 1917?
- food shortages
- economic hardship
- disillusionment with the war
- lack of government reform
What happened on the 24th of feb 1917?
International women’s day marches interrupted by 200,000 anti Tsarist protestors.
When did Nicholas ii agree to abdicate?
March 2nd 1917
Who were the Petrograd Soviet?
A council elected by workers and soldiers which controlled the capital, troops, transport and communication.
Who dominated the Petrograd soviet?
The Mensheviks and Socialist revolutionaries
How many people died in the June offensive?
400,000 Russians
What date did the June offensive take place?
18th of June
What was the July days?
Mutiny by soldiers and Sailors in Petrograd who were eventually aided by workers and Bolshevik support.
What was the result of the July days?
Troops loyal to the dual powers opened fire on the crowds and leading bolsheviks such as Leon Trotsky were arrested.
Who became prime minister on the 8th of July?
Alexander Kerensky
On the 25th of August 1917 what was the motivation behind the Kornilov coup?
To stop men like Lenin from undermining the Russian war effort.
Who organised the defence of petrograd against the Kornilov Coup?
Leon Trotsky
