Russia Leading up to World War I

1. Russia Leading up to World War I George, Heather, Taylor B, and Lindsey

2. Notable People Paul von Rennenkampf Nicholas II Alexander Samsonov • Was the commander of the Russian First Army • Was declared the Tsar of Russia in 1894. • Was the commander of the Russian Second Army

3. Prominent Events First Balkan Crisis Treaty of San Stefano 1873 1874-1878 1877-1878 1878 Three Emperors’ League Established Congress of Berlin Russo-Turkish War

4. Prominent Events Continued Trans-Siberian Railway is Completed Reinsurance Treaty 1885 1887 1894 1903 1904 -1905 Nicholas II is Declared Tsar Second Balkan Crisis Russo-Japanese War

5. Prominent Events Continued Triple Entente 1905 1907 1914 - 1918 Russian Revolution World War I

6. Russia’s Economy Prior to 1914 • The economy in Russia was greatly unbalanced • The peasants were living in economic depression, while the nobility were living wealthy lives. • Similarly to most other powers, Russia was industrializing; Russia had many mines and factories which produced goods needed for the county. • Since Russia was behind in the race of industrializing, the creation of heavy industry allowed them close the gap between their economy and the economies of other prominent powers.

7. Russia’s Military Prior to 1914 • Russia’s industrialization improved the military ability of Russia • Russia’s Army consisted of ground, aerial, and naval forces • By 1914 Russia had the world’s largest aerial and ground armies • Due Russia’s large landmass and poor transporting abilities, it was difficult to deploy such a large army efficiently • It was also difficult to successfully supply such an enormous army

8. Bibliography http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSfww.htm http://www.wikipedia.com http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1113655.stm http://www.revisionworld.co.uk/node/8015 http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/1871-1914/terms.html