The document summarizes the Russian Revolution from the reign of Czar Nicholas II to the rise of communism under Vladimir Lenin. It describes how Nicholas II was a weak leader who was opposed to reform and lost a war with Japan. His poor leadership led to widespread unrest and the abdication of the monarchy in 1917. Lenin then led the Bolshevik Revolution and established the Soviet Union, instituting communist policies like state control of the economy and expansion of education.
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The document summarizes the Russian Revolution from the reign of Czar Nicholas II to the rise of communism under Vladimir Lenin. It describes how Nicholas II was a weak leader who was opposed to reform and lost a war with Japan. His poor leadership led to widespread unrest and the abdication of the monarchy in 1917. Lenin then led the Bolshevik Revolution and established the Soviet Union, instituting communist policies like state control of the economy and expansion of education.
The document summarizes the Russian Revolution from the reign of Czar Nicholas II to the rise of communism under Vladimir Lenin. It describes how Nicholas II was a weak leader who was opposed to reform and lost a war with Japan. His poor leadership led to widespread unrest and the abdication of the monarchy in 1917. Lenin then led the Bolshevik Revolution and established the Soviet Union, instituting communist policies like state control of the economy and expansion of education.
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The document summarizes the Russian Revolution from the reign of Czar Nicholas II to the rise of communism under Vladimir Lenin. It describes how Nicholas II was a weak leader who was opposed to reform and lost a war with Japan. His poor leadership led to widespread unrest and the abdication of the monarchy in 1917. Lenin then led the Bolshevik Revolution and established the Soviet Union, instituting communist policies like state control of the economy and expansion of education.
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From the fall of the Romanovs to Communism
Czar Nicholas and the Wolves
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I. The Reign of Nicholas II (1894-1917) A. Czar Nick (1894-1917) Weak, ineffectual leader Not a man of the people Had no idea that people hated him and would revolt
I. The Reign of Nicholas II (1894-1917 A. Czar Nick Opposed reform (wouldn’t change) Lost war with Japan Bloody Sunday (1905) § Allowed Duma (parliament) § Dissolved after 10 weeks
World War I 1914-1918
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I. World War I (1914-1918) A. Conditions Russia is forced to enter the war Russia suffers serious setbacks and losses in the war Nick takes control of army, leaves Mrs. Nick (Alexandra) to run Russia
I. World War I (1914-1918) A. Results Widespread discontent Desertion Hatred of czar
Women Worker’s Strike
I. March Revolution (1917) A. Women’s March Women lead march on capital demanding change Leaders and soldiers join march § Czar Nick abdicates Romanov dynasty ends Provisional Government (Kerensky) Continues in WWI
Lenin Speaking at October Revolution
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I. Bolshevik (October) Revolution (1917) A. Lenin Marxist Exiled to Germany for Communist belief Leader of Bolsheviks § “Peace, Land and Bread” Promises peace, prosperity, and food for all
IV. Bolshevik (October) Revolution (1917) A. Provisional Government Widely unpopular due to WWI Bolsheviks stage a bloodless coup, over in hours § Civil War Bolsheviks (Reds) vs. Mensheviks (Whites) Lenin becomes dictator
Vladimir Illych Lenin
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I. Lenin in Power (1920-1928) A. Marxist-Leninism State controls property, prices Takes land from church, religion is an “opiate for the masses” Expands education Improves health care
Lenin’s death (1924) A. Downfall Suffered many strokes Died after being a semi-invalid for 6 months
