the 1917 feb revolution x

Question 1

short term causes

Answer 1

lack of control of autocracy due to stress
tsar away from Russia
starvation and strikes

Question 2

long term causes

Answer 2

underlying weaknesses e.g. poor and land hungry peasants
poor working conditions
demands and aspirations of workers not me
the war exposed weakness

Question 3

what was the catalyst of revolution

Answer 3

strikes during cold winter
bread rationing - riots
23rd feb women march turned political

Question 4

consequences of revolution

Answer 4

1500 killed
a remarkable amount of restraint
Nicholas forced to abdicate
ended dynasty
led to provisional government