Summary
Summary World History: Communism and the March Revolution
- Course
- Institution
The note includes the comparison between Bolsheviks and Mensheviks as well as the event of March Revolution
[Show more]
Seller
Followdenisechung
Content preview
Communism and the March Revolution- With the poor leadership of Tsar Nicholas II, many revolutionary groups formed. All wanted
rapid change (revolution) brought about by overthrowing the Tsar.
- Most of these groups followed the teachings of Karl Marx, a German philosopher who wrote
several books including “The Communist Manifesto” which was the blueprint for communism.
- Marx believed that society was a series of struggles between the wealthy ruling class
(bourgeoisie) and the working class (proletariat). He believed that eventually the proletariat,
through revolution, would overthrow the ruling class and a system would be created where all
classes were equal and a government would not be necessary.
- Marx believed that this revolution would first happen in an industrialized society such as
Germany.
- Followers of Marx argued over what was necessary to achieve their goals. Below is a
comparison of the two main groups:
Bolsheviks Mensheviks - --
- wanted to remove the Tsar from power. - wanted to remove the Tsar from power.
- wanted a revolution without help from - wanted a revolution with help from
middle class. middle class.
- led by small group of educated people. -led by middle class educated people.
- advocated the use of violence. -opposed the use of violence.
- Not everyone followed Marx and not everyone wanted to get rid of the Tsar. Other less radical
groups wanted to reform Russia’s education, economy, and political systems and introduce a
parliamentary democracy. Many men in the Duma had this belief. They were called
Constitutional Democrats or Cadets.
-Every party wanted a change in Russia but their aims were different which led to conflicts
between parties
The March Revolution
- On March 7 in Petrograd (St. Petersburg), 20,000 steel workers went on strike. They were
joined by 90,000 other workers and civilians who protested the shortage of food and fuel. Many
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller denisechung. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now