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What event in 1917 directly led to the Tsar losing support in Russia?
What event in 1917 directly led to the Tsar losing support in Russia?
What was the primary goal of the Provisional Government after the February Revolution?
What was the primary goal of the Provisional Government after the February Revolution?
What significant action did Semion Kanatsjikov take during the revolution?
What significant action did Semion Kanatsjikov take during the revolution?
When did Lenin return to Russia, and what was his primary argument?
When did Lenin return to Russia, and what was his primary argument?
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What does the image described suggest about the political climate in Russia during the revolution?
What does the image described suggest about the political climate in Russia during the revolution?
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Study Notes
Russian Revolution
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World War I Impact: The outbreak of World War I in 1914 strained resources and caused significant losses in Russia. Heavy casualties and lack of supplies on the front led to dissatisfaction.
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February Revolution: Widespread protests started in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) due to food shortages and war weariness. Soldiers joined the protests, and the Tsarist regime collapsed in 1917. This resulted in a provisional government.
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Provisional Government: This meant Russia had a new ruling body formed by the Duma — a democratic assembly.
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Lenin's Return: Lenin (a revolutionary) returned to Russia in 1917, aiming to overthrow the provisional government. He was supported by Germany, who hoped this would weaken Russia in the war.
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Bolshevik Revolution: Lenin's Bolshevik party seized power in October 1917, overthrowing the provisional government.
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Immediate Actions: The Bolsheviks aimed to end the war and redistribute land. These early actions included issues around ending the war with Germany and the division of land.
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Post Revolution Issues: Many social and political issues after the war were widespread. This included issues around the war continuing, lack of resources, food shortages, etc. Additionally, there was a civil war after the revolution.
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Semjon Kanattsjikov: An example of revolutionary actions, such as the 1917 worker strikes.
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Causes: Poor working conditions, widespread poverty, heavy war casualties, etc sparked revolution.
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Bolshevik Party: Lenin's political group that instigated the revolution.
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Explore the key events and impacts of the Russian Revolution, from World War I's strain on resources to the rise of Lenin and the Bolshevik takeover. This quiz covers major protests, the provisional government, and the immediate changes implemented by the Bolsheviks. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in history!
