Political Views in Russia Russia from 1850 to 1917 was littered with numerous political views that ranged across the whole political spectrum. The vast bulk of Russians in the 19th century were extremely poor; a few were extremely rich. The educated middle class were small in number and invariably outside of politics. Though small in number‚ the middle class did have one great advantage it was an educated class and many in the middle class saw that Russia could not carry on as it was before Alexander
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The Tsarist regime‚ an often barbaric feudal system‚ was balancing on the eve of collapse even before the outbreak of World War One in 1914. Tsarism has a long and troubled 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‚
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Compare and contrast the causes of the 1905 and 1917 revolutions in Russia In 1905 and 1917 Russia was tormented by chaotic revolutions. The workers and the intelligentsia had arrived at the point of hating the autocracy because they could no longer endure the suffering‚ hunger and repression that the tsarist policies brought with them. Years later Lenin referred to the revolution of 1905 as a “dress rehearsal for the October Revolution” of 1917. In 1905 tsardom nearly fell. Nicholas II succeeded
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Explain why the tsarist regime was able to survive the 1905 revolution but was overthrown in February/March 1917. The tsarist regime was able to survive the 1905 revolution and was overthrown in February/march 1917 because even though it was big step for the 1017 revolution in Russia‚ it also made Nicholas II fall or step back down because people made him since the government was inefficient and Tsar insisted on reading every decree personally‚ so important decisions were often delayed for months
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Why was Russia hard to rule in 1881? (Task: add key details to each of the areas on the mind map). How far did Alexander III reform Russia 1881-92? (Task: Identify the different reforms that Alexander III put in place. Write each reform onto the continuum – place it on the line based on how far you think it reformed Russia. Underneath the continuum explain why you placed the factor where you did – try to give some specific reasons/examples of its effects). Opposition groups (Task: Answer the questions
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the legitimate authority in the land. - They shared a dual authority with the Soviets. The All-Russia Soviet claimed the right to issue laws. From Feb to Oct 1917‚ major areas of policy to be agreed upon by both. The Petrograd Soviet was the closest and also the strongest force threatening the authority of the PG as the 2 groups met in different ends of the same building‚ the Tauride Palace. - The Prov. Gov. was not a democratic Gov. some thought it was just a copy of the Tsarist Romanov Dynasty
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Why did the Bolsheviks gain power in Russia in 1917? In March‚ 1917‚ Tsar Nicholas resigned from the throne. New laws were passed by the new government called the ‘Provisional Government’‚ many Russians faced by poverty were expecting changes‚ but the laws did not pass their expectations. This government did not last long. Lenin‚ leader of the Bolsheviks travelled to Russia and was dissatisfied with the new government and made a bid for power. In October‚ the Bolsheviks led another revolution‚ which
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The year 1917 saw Russia partake in two revolutions; each played a significantly important role in the progression of world history. The first revolution in February overthrew the monarchy. It was commonly known as the ’February Revolution’. The February Revolution involved a series of uprisings by workers and peasants throughout the country and by soldiers‚ who were predominantly of peasant origin‚ in the Russian army. Councils known as ’Soviets’ led many of the uprisings; ultimately‚ they led to
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Modern History Assignment Focus Question: Why Did the Tsarist Regime Fall so quickly in 1917? Although the Romanov Regime had always been very unpopular with the Russian people over many years‚ the regime had always managed to survive until 1917. In order to discover why the regime fell so quickly‚ it is necessary to look at the number of different factors which led the Tsarist regime to fall in March 1917. Tsar Nicholas II ’s regime was autocratic‚ which means that the rule of the country is
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The Tsarist autocracy has succeeded for more than three hundred years‚ but the Russian Revolution that occurred on November 1917 ended the long term autocracy. During this time period‚ Tsar Nicholas II was the leader of Russia and indeed the last one. He caused Russia’s downfall and made many Russians frustrated about the government. The Tsar did not acknowledge the nation’s problems and failed to improve the lives of the citizens. As the Russians struggled with limited rights and lack of help from
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