Explain the role of the First World War in the decline and fall of the Romanov Dynasty The role of the first world in the decline and fall of the Romanov Dynasty has been contended debated. Russia’s lack of resources and preparation can be seen to attribute to the fall of the dynasty as lack of items such as bread and coal ked to contention amongst Russia’s people. Also contributing was Tsar Nicholas II’s lack of military experience and ability to use military force to crush the civilian protests
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A Catalyst for Revolution In the late 19th and early 20th centuries‚ revolutionary Vladimir Lenin was the driving force behind Russian Marxism‚ reformation and organization of the working class‚ and the political catalyst behind the Revolution of 1905. During this time period‚ the new Russian working class had left the countryside for urban factories. Workers revolted against Tsarist oppression and participated in illegal strikes. Lenin organized workers under the Social Democratic Party who petitioned
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30.1 Revolutions in Russia * Russian Revolution: long time in coming * Oppression of 19th century czarssocial unrest * Revolts: army officers in 1825‚ peasants‚ secret groups plotted * 1881 students assassinated Alexander II (reformer) Alexander III Upholds the Autocracy * Autocracy: gov’t with total power * Program of “autocracy‚ orthodoxy‚ and nationality”—led to censorship‚ secret police‚ exile * Oppression: goal was to create uniform culture * Russian
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Nicolas Romanov was not at all a very effective or strong leader. Above anything‚ he did not do anything to help the peasants who took up 84 percent of the country‚ and barely ever had enough food for the family. The peasant population was constantly increasing and Nicholas did nothing to help it. Another poor quality is that he secretly supplied the Black Hundred with weapons‚ used to eliminate anyone again the autocracy. Because he became so against the idea of the Duma‚ he became a much less
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The Last of the Romanovs The fall of the Romanov Empire changed the face of Russia forever. The royal family‚ led by Nicholas II‚ we’re imprisoned and eventually assassinated by the Bolsheviks‚ a political party founded by Vladimir Lenin and Alexander Bogdanov whose main focus was to eliminate the monarchy and employ their own form of democracy. Tsar Nicholas II‚ his wife‚ Alexandra‚ and their only son‚ Alexei‚ heir apparent to the throne‚ were all integral figures in this historical evolution
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abject failure of the October Manifesto of 1905 and subsequent Duma was instrumental in the deterioration of the Romanov Dynasty. Introduced in the wake of the events of “Bloody Sunday” protests on the 9th of January‚ it aimed to please the liberals calling for an adjustment in the running of the government. Much of the Russian population wanted an end to his autocratic ruling‚ and responded with nine months of demonstrations following the “Bloody Sunday”‚ which had resulted in over 1000 deaths. Tsar
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Petersburg‚ demanding improved working conditions. Soldiers killed ninety two innocent civilians‚ and injured many more‚ for nothing more than participating in a non violent demonstration. This led to more uprisings in 1905‚ and rather than try to settle the matter diplomatically‚ Nicholas sent soldiers to subdue them. This poor management of the situation led to the escalation of the revolutions‚ and increasing support for the Marxist revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky
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Stalin was more effective than any other ruler of Russia in the period 1855 – 1964 in dealing with opposition. How far do you agree? During the second half of the 1920s‚ Joseph Stalin set the stage for gaining absolute power by employing police repression against opposition elements within the Communist Party. The machinery of coercion had previously been used only against opponents of Bolshevism‚ not against party members themselves. The first victims were Politburo members Leon Trotskii‚ Grigorii
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Essay On Nicholas Romanov "Nicholas Romanov was an ignorant‚ incompetent and insensitive leader. His character was the decisive factor in bringing on the revolution" "The last Tsar of Russia was a tragic figure a classic case of being a leader in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nothing within his power could have prevented the forces of change from overtaking Tsarist Russia." To what extent do you agree with these explanations of the collapse of autocracy in Russia? Nicholas Romanov
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MODERN STUDY NOTES: TITLE SUBHEADING NOTES Decline and Fall of the Romanov Dynasty Nicholas II as an Autocrat Nicholas II: Weak and indecisive leader; gentle. Uneducated. Tsar refused to move with times; see changes and reforms. Close relations with Queen Victoria. Manipulated/Heavily influenced by wife Tsarina Alexandra. Austrian princess – granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Pressured Nicholas to preserve autocracy. Autocracy: Russian 1900’s – Tsar + family ruled completely – no democracy
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