1917 Russian Revolution Research Paper

Everyone has heard of the abolishment of one government or another, but what about two governments in one year, and in the same country? Well that is exactly what happened in Russia on the year 1917. One government was overthrown and the unfortunate government that took it’s place soon followed. This event set Russia on its path to become the Soviet Union, which is one of the most important eras in Russian history. Of course none of this happened without cause, however, as the people of Russia had grown tired of their current government. Poverty was at it’s peak, and Russia was as weak as could be when it came to war. Not to mention that the Soviets and Provisionals, the two parties after the first revolution, also grew power hungry as they
Even before 1917, poverty was an issue that led to the people of Russia trying to revolt against tsar Nicholas I. ("Russian Revolution.") Though the revolution failed, World War I added to the tension as Russia suffered tremendous losses, and it’s economy dissolved. Food became scarce and people were forced to rely on rations. This, of course, only secured the path towards a revolution, and riots eventually broke out in St. Petersburg, and Tsar Nicholas II was overthrown. This revolution marked the end of the Romanov dynasty.("Russian Revolution of 1917") Though poverty mostly held a major role in the February revolution, the Provisional Government that had been established by the Duma, or Russian Parliament, had failed to meet its promise of improving the economy which led to people’s support going to the Soviets. The Soviets did not ignore their advantage and ordered the military to only obey their orders. Once the Provisionals saw that they were losing power, they tried to take control of St. Petersburg, but failed. Soon after the failed coup, it was agreed at the All-Russian Congress of the Soviets that the Bolsheviks were to take control of the country, which they did while being led by Leon