Bloody Sunday Research Paper

The phrase bloody sunday is used all across the world on some sundays where people have a unwanted project, or an important dead line the next day. It is the dreaded cram sessions that no one looks forward to. But where did the phrase “bloody sunday” originate from? The first Bloody Sunday took place in Russia 1905. The Russian people worked in horribly unsafe factories, the country entered an unnecessary war and was losing it, and the government was corrupt. When new leadership came into play, one may think that things are bound to get better, but in the case of Russia, things just got worse. So the people of Russia did the only thing they thought would get attention; a peaceful protest where they would make demands to better the Russian
In Russia’s case, there were two main contribution; the corruption and weak government and the Russo- Japanese War. Nicholas II, the tsar of Russia, secluded himself from his people, simply because he didn’t like the location of the former palace, St. Petersburg. He was stubborn and wouldn’t listen to loud cries of his people. He, just like his father, ruled over a corrupt government and made no effort to change. He also made no effort to improve the poor and unsafe working conditions. He favored the expansion of the empire, but for personal gain, not to help his people.
The second reason for the unhappy citizens was Russo- Japanese War. This war started as a result of Russia’s inferior views towards Japan. Russia refused Japan’s plan to divide Korea into spheres of influence. In vengeances of this denial, Japan launched several naval attacks on the Russian Naval Fleet. The Russians underestimated the ability of the Japanese, and lost most of the major battles, costing them the rest of the war. The war wasn’t just unnecessary but also cost Russia a great deal; both in money and the trust of its
They have made up their minds to gather at the Winter Palace tomorrow at 2 p.m. to lay their needs before thee. Do not fear anything. Stand tomorrow before the party and accept our humblest petition. I, the representative of the workingmen, and my comrades, guarantee the inviolability of thy person.” Father Gapon wrote this to warn Nicholas of the events that would happen, not so Nicholas could prepare, but to make sure Nicholas understand the intention of the protest; completely peaceful. However, even with the peaceful warning, the guards still shot at