The Russian Revolution -Key Concepts-

I. Pre-Revolutionary Russia Last absolute king No democratic gov Nicholas II became Tsar in 1884 Divine right

II. The Revolution of 1905 “Peace, Land, & Bread!” Bloody Sunday Workers Bloody Sunday Peaceful protest Soldiers open fire Tsar can’t ignore problems Forms Duma: legislative body Tsar basically ignores

IV. Alexandra: The Power Behind the Throne Wife of Tsar Alexis: Son with Hemophilia Believes Rasputin has power to heal him Scandals around Rasputin discredits Tsar

V. World War I: “The Last Straw” Broke Russia economy Shows weakness of Tsar Kills thousands People upset

VI. The Collapse of the Imperial Government Alexandra and Rasputin throw the government into chaos Rasputin is assassinated

VII. The Two Revolutions of 1917 Food strikes The March Revolution (March 12) The November Revolution (November 6) Lenin in charge Communist revolution Class Struggle Redistribution of land Overthrow the Tsar