Romanovs - The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613-1917 with Mikhail Romanov leading Russia into a
civilized era. Peter the Great began to westernize Russia. Catherine the great copied european art and
architecture along with french culture. Alexander ll (reformer) industrialized Russia: railroads, economic
development and ended serfdom. Alexander III continued economic development but reverted to
strong central czarist government (absolutist, dictatorship). Nicholas II had imperialistic goals, Divine
Right to rule (same as all czars) wife alexandra: German/ British princess.
What was the condition of imperial Russia during the Czarist rule? - Before revolution went about Russia
has been a backwards country for many years. Czars attempted economic reforms: giving people
freedoms only brought demands for more changes to society. The population in 1917 was worker:4%
and peasants: 84%. Nicholas II became czar in 1894 wanted to make Russia a respected world power but
was a very weak leader who did not keep his promises to increase human rights. rapid industrialization
and low standard of living and lack of political power. Upper class resented influence of foreign
companies. Some workers wanted a democratic republic like france other wanted constitutional
monarchy like Britain. Finally growing numbers of radicals looked to socialism and communism.
what political and personal problems did nicholas II face in 1905? - Nicholas II wasn't a very good leader
due to his lack of confidence (did not want to become czar thought he wasn't ready) and dependance on
the army and bureaucracy to hold up his regime. The rapid industrialization, low standard of living and
lack of political power really made for serious issues for Nicholas. Many people were poor starving and
dying. Technology was very outdated. Russia had no competent military leader. even worse, Nicholas
insisted on taking personal charge of armed forces in spite of his lack of ability and training. Russian
industries unable to produce the weapons needed for the army. Supplies and munitions were rarely at
the places where they needed to be. Many soldiers trained using broomsticks.
How did Russia's involvement in WW1 affect the fate of Nicholas and his citizens? - Russia was
unprepared both military and technologically for the total war of ww1. Russian industries unable to
produce the weapons needed for the army. Supplies and munitions were rarely at the places where they
needed to be. Many soldiers trained using broomsticks. Given these conditions, it is not surprising that
the russians army suffered incredible losses. Basically with how unprepared the people of russia were
for ww1, Nicholas send many of his people to their death. Also the amount of effort going toward the
war rather than regular people or fixing economy weakened the economy and russia as a whole. The
decision to stay in war made by Nicholas impacted his fate negatively because many people started to
dislike him and his decision... this ultimately led to a revolution where he was kicked out of power.
Soldiers didn't know what they were fighting for.
, What events triggered bloody sunday? How did nicholas respond to it? What was the october
manifesto? - When russia was badly beaten in war with japan (revolts by peasants, workers, sailors, non
russians and intellectuals) opposition to the czarist regime finally exploded. On january 22, 1905 a
massive procession of workers led by father Gapon (organized by soviets) went to the winter palace in
st. Petersburg to present a petition of grievances to the czar. Troops opened fire on the peaceful
demonstration, killing hundreds.Czar and people broken forever. Nicholas II finally took action by
forming Russia's first parliament, the Duma. Duma aimed to look after the interests of the people but
czar still had power to veto its decisions and dismiss members. Communist leader Leon Trotsky still
believed this was not enough.
Rasputin - Nicholas heads to front lines to help in 1917. Leaves Alexandra in charge who had no
experience in ruling but believed in an absolute monarchy. She trusted Rasputin because of how he
possessed some inexplicable power over the Alexei and his deadly episodes of bleeding. He convinced
her that he was sent from God. Rasputin mad many critical government decisions. Rasputin was a
convenient scapegoat for those who wanted to attack the Tsar's appointment and decisions but who
wouldn't confront nicholas directly. Russia began to fall apart which angered the Russian people so they
killed Rasputin in 1916. Started February/March revolution.
describe the chain of events that brought about the abdication of the Czar in March 1917 - Once
Rasputin was killed this started the next revolution called the February/March revolution.
2/22/1917-Nicholas II leaves Petrograd to visit troops
2/23- international Women's day demonstration in Petrograd.
2/24- Massive strikes and demonstrations occur throughout capital
2/25- Mensheviks meet and set up a "worker's soviet"
2/26- troops fire on demonstrating crowds
2/27- 80,000 troops mutiny and engage in widespread looting
2/28- Duma and worker's soviet gather separately and begin making decisions about restoring order and
establishing a new state
March 2- Nicholas abdicates, provisional government formed
February/March revolution - Spontaneous revolt when women in st. Petersburg protested because of
food shortages. Various political reformist groups grew, protests became violent. Duma takes over
control of police and army (moment rev. succeeds). New provisional government formed. Nicholas
abdicates and is executed a year later.
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