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Who led the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia?
Who led the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia?
What were the two major developments of the Russian Revolution mentioned in the text?
What were the two major developments of the Russian Revolution mentioned in the text?
Which event led to the abdication of the Tsar during the February Revolution of 1917?
Which event led to the abdication of the Tsar during the February Revolution of 1917?
What major practice was abolished in Russia in 1861?
What major practice was abolished in Russia in 1861?
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Which family ruled Russia during the time of the Russian Revolution?
Which family ruled Russia during the time of the Russian Revolution?
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What was one significant impact of industrialization in Russia during the early 20th century?
What was one significant impact of industrialization in Russia during the early 20th century?
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What social and economic conditions were faced by the working class in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
What social and economic conditions were faced by the working class in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
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Which philosopher's ideas influenced the socialist movement in Europe as mentioned in the text?
Which philosopher's ideas influenced the socialist movement in Europe as mentioned in the text?
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What form of government was established during the French Revolution in 1789?
What form of government was established during the French Revolution in 1789?
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Which country established a socialist economic system with government control over production and distribution?
Which country established a socialist economic system with government control over production and distribution?
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What political parties were formed in Europe as discussed in the text?
What political parties were formed in Europe as discussed in the text?
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What challenges did the socialist movement face in Europe and the Soviet Union according to the text?
What challenges did the socialist movement face in Europe and the Soviet Union according to the text?
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Study Notes
- The text discusses the history of socialism in Europe and Russia, focusing on the Russian Revolution.
- The Romanov family, who ruled Russia during this time, can be compared to the Bourbon family in France.
- The Russian Revolution had two major developments: the 1905 revolution (also known as the Bloody Revolution) and the 1917 revolution, which consisted of the February Revolution and the October Revolution.
- The February Revolution, which took place in Russia in 1917, was against Tsar Nikolas and his wife Alexandra, who was of German descent leading to anti-German sentiments.
- The reasons for the Russian Revolution included the shortages and rising prices of food during the Crimean War (1854-1856), the feudalistic practice of serfdom (until 1861), and the population growth in two major metros from 1890 to 1910.- Russia in early 20th century: Petersburg and Moscow population doubling leading to overcrowding and poor living conditions
- Suzanne, a Marat dual autocrat from the Romanov family during this time
- Intisar movements occurred in 1905, including the Bloody Revolution where czar troops killed common people
- Russian Social Democratic Labor Party formed in 1902, working legally and illegally until 1914
- October Revolution in 1917 led by Lenin, who had different philosophy from Mensheviks regarding party membership
- Civil war in Russia from 1918 to 1923, with the Bolsheviks trying to remove the Russian capitalist system and bring in soldiers and local people into power
- Industrialization during this time, with railways expanding and new industrial regions emerging
- Socialist ideas spreading throughout the world, leading to the formation of the Second International
- Russian Revolution, with czar dissolving Duma and workers striking for better conditions
- February Revolution in 1917, with strikes and demonstrations leading to the abdication of the Tsar
- Civil war following the October Revolution due to anti-religious sentiments and opposing the spread of socialism in certain regions
- Land collectivization under Stalin, with the idea of no private landowners and equal distribution of profits among farms.
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Test your knowledge on the history of socialism in Europe and Russia, focusing on the Russian Revolution. From the Romanov family to the Bolsheviks, explore the key events, figures, and ideologies that shaped this revolutionary period.
