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Rise of hitler and the nazis

Why Russia's Kings Lost Power and the Rise of the Bolsheviks

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Why Russia's Kings Lost Power and the Rise of the Bolsheviks

Jada Stevenson

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The fall of Russia's autocratic monarchy and subsequent rise of communism marked a pivotal transformation in early 20th century history. The combination of social unrest, influence of Rasputin on Tsarist Russia, and the pressures of World War I led to the February Revolution and rise of the Bolsheviks, fundamentally changing Russia's political landscape.

• Tsar Nicholas II's weak leadership and resistance to democratic reforms created widespread discontent
• The 1905 Revolution and Bloody Sunday massacre heightened tensions between the monarchy and its subjects
• Rasputin's controversial influence over the royal family further destabilized the government
• World War I's devastating impact accelerated social and political upheaval
• The February Revolution of 1917 led to the Tsar's abdication and eventual Bolshevik takeover
• Civil War between Red and White armies resulted in Communist victory and formation of the USSR

6/27/2023

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UNIT 3: THE INTERWAR YEARS AND WORLD WAR II
LIFE IN RUSSIA
Autocratic monarchy
Agricultural economy
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THE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA:
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Page 3: Civil War and Communist Consolidation

The third page explores the aftermath of the October Revolution, including Russia's withdrawal from World War I and the ensuing Civil War. The period marked the definitive end of imperial Russia and the establishment of communist rule.

Example: The Civil War between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and White Army (anti-communists) resulted in up to 5 million deaths from fighting and famine.

Highlight: The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family in 1918 symbolically ended any possibility of returning to monarchical rule.

Definition: The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) was established as a single-party state under Communist control.

Quote: "The Communists changed the government of Russia, created a single-party state, and used secret police to spy on citizens."

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Page 2: The Revolutionary Period

This page details the crucial events of 1917, including the February Revolution and the subsequent rise of the Bolsheviks under Lenin's leadership. The transformation from monarchy to provisional government, and finally to Bolshevik control, represents a fundamental shift in Russian society.

Vocabulary: Socialism - A system where society collectively owns property and resources rather than individuals.

Definition: The Bolsheviks were a revolutionary group led by Vladimir Lenin that advocated for Marxist principles and communist ideology.

Highlight: The February Revolution began with protests over food and coal shortages, primarily led by women, and resulted in the Tsar's abdication.

Quote: "The provisional government proved unable to govern effectively and made few social changes demanded by the people."

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Page 1: The Decline of Tsarist Russia

The first page examines the conditions that led to revolution in Russia under the last Tsar, Nicholas II. Russia maintained an agricultural economy with a rigid class structure, characterized by a vast peasant population and small privileged elite.

Definition: An autocratic monarchy is a system where one ruler holds absolute power, as exemplified by Tsar Nicholas II's reign.

Highlight: The 1905 "Bloody Sunday" massacre, where soldiers killed approximately 1,000 peaceful protesters, marked a crucial turning point in public opinion against the Tsar.

Example: Russia's involvement in World War I led to severe food shortages as peasant farmers were drafted into military service, leaving agricultural production severely diminished.

Quote: "Rasputin's influence was one reason many believed the tsar was unfit to rule."

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Page 4: Economic Transformation

The final page discusses the Communist Party's complete reorganization of the Soviet economy. The shift from private enterprise to state control represented a fundamental change in how resources were managed and distributed.

Highlight: The Communist government took control of all economic decisions, including production, wages, and prices.

Definition: The Soviet economic system eliminated most private ownership of business and established centralized control over production and distribution.

Example: The state's control extended to setting wages and prices, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of economic planning under Communist rule.

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Subjects

World/Global History

The 20th century

Rise of hitler and the nazis

Why Russia's Kings Lost Power and the Rise of the Bolsheviks

Jada Stevenson

@jadastevenson

17 Followers

6/27/2023

249

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World/Global History

Page 3: Civil War and Communist Consolidation

Example: The Civil War between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and White Army (anti-communists) resulted in up to 5 million deaths from fighting and famine.

Highlight: The execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family in 1918 symbolically ended any possibility of returning to monarchical rule.

Definition: The USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) was established as a single-party state under Communist control.

Quote: "The Communists changed the government of Russia, created a single-party state, and used secret police to spy on citizens."

Page 2: The Revolutionary Period

Vocabulary: Socialism - A system where society collectively owns property and resources rather than individuals.

Definition: The Bolsheviks were a revolutionary group led by Vladimir Lenin that advocated for Marxist principles and communist ideology.

Highlight: The February Revolution began with protests over food and coal shortages, primarily led by women, and resulted in the Tsar's abdication.

Quote: "The provisional government proved unable to govern effectively and made few social changes demanded by the people."

Page 1: The Decline of Tsarist Russia

Definition: An autocratic monarchy is a system where one ruler holds absolute power, as exemplified by Tsar Nicholas II's reign.

Highlight: The 1905 "Bloody Sunday" massacre, where soldiers killed approximately 1,000 peaceful protesters, marked a crucial turning point in public opinion against the Tsar.

Example: Russia's involvement in World War I led to severe food shortages as peasant farmers were drafted into military service, leaving agricultural production severely diminished.

Quote: "Rasputin's influence was one reason many believed the tsar was unfit to rule."

Page 4: Economic Transformation

Highlight: The Communist government took control of all economic decisions, including production, wages, and prices.

Definition: The Soviet economic system eliminated most private ownership of business and established centralized control over production and distribution.

Example: The state's control extended to setting wages and prices, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of economic planning under Communist rule.