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    his reign he had many downfalls that led to him being the last Tsar of Russia. Nicholas’s bad decisions‚ incompetent advisors‚ and brutal actions were the cause of the Russo-Japanese War‚ the anti-Jewish pogroms of 1903 to 1906‚ Bloody Sunday and the Russian Revolution of 1905. Nicholas was a disappointment to the Russian people throughout his rule; he was very timid by nature and preferred being within the privacy of his family circle. Soon Nicholas lost the support of his army and had no allies;

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    She‚ later‚ was the subject of much and gossip (Rasputin and during WW1)  Five children: Alexei‚ Anastasia‚ Tatiana‚ Maria and Olga Russo-Japanese War‚ 1905  Tsar Nicholas II was concerned with expanding Russia’s empire‚ largest army‚ source of great pride-distraction from the country’s social and political problems  Russia wanted to gain control to the ice-free port on the pacific‚ which was controlled

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    Modern History Research Essay: The Russian Revolution (Task 1) Assess the role of the Bolsheviks for the decline and fall of the Romanov dynasty. The beginning of the 20th century brought radical changes to the social and political structure of autocratic Russia. It was a period of regression‚ reform‚ revolution and eradication. Eradication of a blood line that had remained in rule for over 300 years; the Romanov Dynasty. The central figure of this eradication was Tsar Nicholas II‚ often described

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    Discontent was widespread in Pre-Revolutionary societies The accuracy of this statement is absolute. It is apparent that the majority of citizens residing in Pre-Revolutionary Russia were not satisfied with the way in which their Autocratic government ran the country. There were numerous factors which contributed to the citizens discontent with the nation. Living conditions were poor‚ working conditions were even worse‚ being the first western nation to loose to Asia‚ the failure to promote freedom

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    Russia Lecture 2 – 1905 revolution Pre-1905 Revolution Before the 1905 Revolution they had been a rise in strike activity and rural unrest within the Russian Empire. Newspapers however showed the minority population that where literate cracks that where showing in the Tsar’s power‚ however these people already held positions of power within Russian society. These people included the village elders‚ members of the clergy and government minsters. At this time in the early 20th century

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    In the lead up to World War I‚ Russia faced many problems. Millions of Russian citizens were living in abject poverty‚ and many felt that Tsar Nicholas II was a weak and ignorant leader who added to (instead of minimized) their struggles. These feelings of dissatisfaction culminated in the Revolution of 1917‚ in which the tsarist regime was overtaken by Vladimir Lenin‚ leader of the communist party. Despite the fact that the casualties that Russia faced in World War I added to unrest‚ in reality

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    history‚ characterised by changing views and opinions whilst demanding full dedication of its citizens. Tsarism’s woes were amplified at the dawn of the 20th century‚ with an unwillingness to embrace modernisation. Enciting events such as the Bloody Sunday Massacre‚ and the Lena Goldfields massacre. World War One did however‚ provide an environment that herald the eventual death of the Tsarist Regime. The Tsarist autocracy inflicted its brutality upon the Russian people from the time of Ivan III

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    main reason for the March Revolution in 1917. By 1905‚ the changing needs of the rapidly industrialized Russia were disregarded by Nicholas‚ who instead ruthlessly repressed any opposition to the government and its’ autocratic system. Nicholas’ heavy censorship and policing developed a huge level of oppression and discontent amongst the Russian public. Protest was met with relentless violence such as the Bloody Sunday incident on the 22ND January 1905. With over 1000 civilians killed by Nicholas’

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    influence in Russia. The Tsar (Nicholas II) was responsible for increasing influence for the R.C.P. This statement can be supported by the introduction of the October Manifesto of 1905. This promised free speech and a elected Duma. This called all strikes off and spontaneous demonstrations in favour of the Tsar were held. In 1905 the influence

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    rule them. Nicholas II ruled a police state‚ called the okhrana‚ which responded brutally to anyone who dared question his authority. He had absolute power. He declared the law and could overrule any existing law. Political parties were illegal until 1905. There was no parliament until 1906 and even then‚ Russia was hostile to its existence. He was free to appoint and dismiss his advisers without giving reasons. In 1900‚ the Russian empire compromised 23 different nationalities; many resented Russian

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