Tsar Nicholas II and the Feb Revolution Flashcards
When did Tsar Nicholas II become Tsar?
1894
Who did Tsar Nicholas II marry?
German Princess Alexandra
What happened in 1905?
Revolution
what did the events of 1905 lead to?
The Duma
What happened in 1914?
WW1
What were the 2 main issues at home during 1914?
Food shortages
Economic Crisis
When did the Tsar become Commander-in-chief
1916
What was the issue with the Tsar being Commander-in-chief?
He was said to be abandoning his country and leaving it to the Tsarina who was easily influenced by Rasputin
When was the Women’s Protests in Petrograd and what were they for?
23 February 1917
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What was significant about the troops sent to crush the demonstrations?
They mutinied and turned to join the protests
What happened to Tsarist officials once the soldiers joined the Women’s protests?
Arrested
Where did the soldiers attack during the Women’s protests?
Prisons and police stations
When does the Tsar abdicate and why?
2nd March 1917
Told Russia can’t go forward with him in power
What happened to the Tsar and his family?
Placed under house arrest
