The Collapse Of Autocracy, 1894-1917 Flashcards
Q: Who was Tsar of Russia from 1894 to 1917?
A: Nicholas II
Q: What event in 1905 led to the creation of the Duma?
A: The 1905 Revolution
Q: What were the main economic developments in Russia up to 1914?
A: Industrial and agricultural growth and change
Q: How did living and working conditions change in towns and the countryside before 1914?
A: Industrial workers faced poor conditions in overcrowded cities, while peasants experienced limited land reforms.
Q: What were the main social divisions in Russia before 1914?
A: Nobility, middle class, peasants, and industrial workers
Q: Name three ideological movements that opposed Tsarist rule.
A: Liberalism, socialism, and Marxism
Q: What political, economic, and social problems did Russia face during World War I?
A: Military defeats, food shortages, economic collapse, and increasing unrest
Q: What happened in February and October 1917?
A: February Revolution overthrew the Tsar; October Revolution brought the Bolsheviks to power.
Q: Who led the Bolsheviks during their takeover in 1917?
A: Vladimir Lenin
Q: What was the status of opposition to the Bolsheviks by December 1917?
A: Opposition remained but was suppressed through arrests, censorship, and force.
