February Revolution of 1917

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What were the primary factors that led to the February Revolution of 1917?

Defeats, fatigue, and misery.

What specific actions characterized the revolt during February of 1917?

Demonstrations, strikes, and a military revolt.

What happened to the Tsar’s authority as a result of the February Revolution?

Loss of authority, with power transferred to the Duma.

What kind of government was established after the Tsar lost power?

<p>A provisional government of the Republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event was triggered by the Provisional Government?

<p>The Abdication of Nicholas II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of political entity was established following the abdication of Nicholas II?

<p>A democratic republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the rights and freedoms acknowledged after the establishment of the democratic republic?

<p>Rights and liberties were recognised.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors relating to daily life are listed as being a cause that led to the February revolution?

<p>Rationing and lack of coal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific improvements to working life were made at this time?

<p>Trade unions, 8-hour working day, press freedom and amnesties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite acknowledging rights and freedom, what critical issues remained unresolved by the new regime?

<p>The war and the misery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Manifestations i vagues

Strikes and protests that occurred during the February Revolution.

Revolta militar

Military uprising during the February Revolution.

Reaparició dels Soviets

Workers' councils that reappeared during the February Revolution.

Inici coalició liberals

Coalition government of liberals led by Kerensky.

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Abdicació de Nicolau II

The abdication of the last Tsar, Nicholas II.

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Reconeix drets i llibertats

Freedoms and rights recognized but can't stop the war.

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Una república democràtica

The February Revolution in 1917 led to the establishment of this.

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Pèrdua autoritat del Tsar

The result of the Tsars loss of authority.

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Study Notes

  • The defeats, exhaustion, and misery caused the revolt in February 1917.

February Revolution Causes and Events

  • There were demonstrations and strikes.
  • A military revolt occurred.
  • Food rationing and a lack of coal.
  • The Putilov factory strike was followed by demonstrations.
  • Soviets reappeared.
  • Tsar lost authority and power passed to the Duma.
  • A liberal coalition was initiated, led by Kerensky (SR).

Provisional Government and Abdication

  • A Provisional Government of the Republic was created.
  • Led to the Abdication of Nicholas II.

Democratic Republic and Outcomes

  • A democratic republic emerged.
  • The government recognized rights and freedoms.
  • Unions, 8-hour workdays, freedom of the press and assembly, and amnesties were granted.
  • The war and misery were not stopped.
  • Miquel Románov and Gueorgui Lvov (KDT) were part of the government.

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