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Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution. Rise of Communism. Reasons for Revolution. Rise of Bolsheviks fighting for rights of working class (proletariat) against the czar Huge costs of World War I Country was not prepared both militarily and industrially Many Russians died in victory and defeat

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Russian Revolution

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  1. Russian Revolution Rise of Communism

  2. Reasons for Revolution • Rise of Bolsheviks • fighting for rights of working class (proletariat) against the czar • Huge costs of World War I • Country was not prepared both militarily and industrially • Many Russians died in victory and defeat • Huge cost leads to anger against the czar

  3. Reasons for Revolution • Czar was seen as a failure • Failed when he took control of military • Soldiers lost faith in leadership • Shortages of food and other goods forced the population and soldiers to suffer • Caused desperation among the people to survive • Unpopular decision of Czar’s wife by relying on Gregory Rasputin

  4. The Revolution • Revolution begins: March 8, 1917 • All the Russians (civilians, soldiers, and government) refused to obey Czar • Protests were taking place – people demanding food • Police officers and soldiers ordered to shoot protesters, but they refused • Czar ordered the Duma (legislative body) to shut down • Politicians refused to shut down government • March 15, 1917 – Czar Nicholas II steps down as Czar

  5. Bolshevik Revolution • After Nicholas II steps down – New government is formed led by Alexander Kerensky • Reasons for Bolshevik Revolution: • New government was seen as weak • New government was going to continue fighting World War I • Civilians wanted food and land – new government was doing nothing for them • Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, promised to fix all these things

  6. Bolshevik Revolution • November 1917 – Bolsheviks attack and overthrow Kerensky’s government • Bolshevik/Communist Policies: • No private ownership of land – land distributed amongst the people but owned by government • Factories were taken by Bolsheviks and then turned over to the workers to control • Gave power to the people to control daily lives • This was not allowed by the Czar or Kerensky governments

  7. Issues with Communist Government • Peace settlement with Central Powers was a major problem for Russia • Russian Army had no fight left – Germany and her allies lay harsh terms to Russia for peace • Russia had to settle for losing vast amounts of land to its enemies for peace • Led to Civil War amongst Communists • 1920 – Civil War ends with Lenin’s Bolsheviks winning and maintaining power

  8. New Economic Policy • Policy set to save the Russian Economy from total collapse • Allowed for some capitalism in the country • Goods could be sold for profit • Food production was encouraged • Once economy was stable, Russia rejoins with some old lands that was a part of the empire – country is renamed Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) or Soviet Union

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