The Russian Revolution

The Russian RevolutionBy Taven Dvojack

Before The RevolutionRussia was the only remaining autocracy that was truly as it said in EuropeNicholas II had become what would soon be the last Russian Tzar in 1884Believed he was greatest ruler Russia was to have, and was appointed by God himself.

The Groups of RussiaLike many other countries, Russia was also divided into different groups, 2 specific onesThe Rich and the Poor were the main 2 groupsThe poor, who were nicknamed serfs, would have do work and work just to have a place to sleep, have anything.Often they would go out and work for landlords who laid down a specific set of rules. If not followed they would be beaten

World War 1 Effects HomeIn 1914, along with many European countries, Russian entered World War 1.Unlike many of the other countries, Russia did poorly.Millions of soldiers were kill, and millions were brought into the war.Many would suffer food shortages, for Russia had no fast way to get anything to the front lines. Due to being non-industrialized, Russia still had to resort to olden way.Many soldiers did not have enough of anything to defend themselves, including clothes, shoes, or even weapons with ammo in them.

World War 1 Effects HomeThe Tzar, Nicholas II would ignore all signs that people were unhappy with his actions.For this he was seen as a weak and remote. Many at this point thought he was unfit to be Russias TzarHe couldn't see when changes were neededIn order to get things in order, many Soviets would begin to appear on the scene.Instead of returning home to deal with issues, Nicholas would stay at the front lines, demanding that they give no ground.

Bloody SundayIn 1905, after a year long battle with Japan in what was known as the Russo-Japanese war; Russia lost, horribly.Because of this loss many citizens of Russia were outragedDue to being outraged, on January 22nd nearly 100 thousand people marched on the Winter Palace and ask for reformsThe outbreak became too crazy, and Palace troops were told to shoot people in the crowd. This is became known as Bloody SundayAfter this even more outbreak began to occur, increaseing from 100 annually to nearly 150 annually

The End of The TzarsIn March of 1917, The Tzar Nicholas II abdicated his powerShortly after a temporary government is formed.In July of 1918 the Tzar and each member of his family are executed.With the occurrence of this event, the last Russian Tzar had been killed.

Lenin ReturnsIn 1917 Vladimir Lenin would push the weak government that took over after the Tzar and his family were killed, and introduce Communism to RussiaBy the time 1922 strolled around Lenin has managed to get the country back on its feet and would rename it to be called the Soviet Union.This was also the new name for the territories that were owned by Russia, and connected in some way.The joined countries were Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, and even Ukraine

Why?Lenin wanted a Communistic government, and with this type of government all fairness and equality will be brought to all Russians.By this he means the rich would give land to the poor, and make things equal there.He would also try to employ most of the unemployed people in RussiaLenin constantly promised the people this quote.. Peace, Land, and Bread.Through all these Lenin was able to successfully untie the workers into the Revolutions and drive the government away.

Red and WhiteLenin wanted total control, and didnt want any others trying to take over the government., and so a Civil war broke out.The War was between Lenins Bolsheviks (Reds) and the Mensheviks (White/Rebels).Lenin went on to lead the revolution based upon the writing of Karl MarxLenin would eventually sign a treaty named Brest-Litvosk, and this treaty would get Russia out of the war.

Red and WhiteAfter a 3 year long civil war, the reds win.The reds win with little to no outside supportThe whites lose with much outside support from many of the allied powers of World War 1After the war ended, things began to return to normal; however, Lenin passed.In January 1924 Lenin had died, and believed that Leon Trotsky (vice to Lenin) should replace him.

Replacing LeninAlthough Trotsky was a much better replacement for the country, he wanted to focus on agriculture, and the country didnt need thatStalin wanted to focus on industrialization, and the country needed this, so Stalin killed Trotsky and took control of the goverment