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Russian Revolution and the Rise of Communism

Russia’s Government Before 1917 Russia was an Autocracy Czar – Nicholas II

Problems due to WWI Millions of people were killed Not enough food for the citizens Lack of clothes, shoes and weapons Czar ignored all of the problems that citizens were unhappy

Beginning of the Revolution – Part 1 1917 riots began in the streets Military could not keep the peace Many of the czar’s military turn against him Czar and family were captured New government established – it too had many problems

Russian Revolution – Part 2 Led by Vladimir Lenin Czar and family were executed Country was reorganized – Soviet Union Civil war lasted 2 years Problems at home made Russia pull out of WWI.

Rise of Communism The tough times after WWI helped produce the rise of communism – a new type of political system It promoted a society where people would work together and share everything and all people would be equal in terms of economics There would be no rich, middle or poor classes in a communist society

Rise of Communism Communist countries have command economies The government promised to distribute wealth fairly among the people Many Europeans were poor, starving and angry at their leaders so they turned to communism

Review Questions Who became the new leader of Russia? What new country is created? What was a result of the revolution?