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Peace, Bread, Land
The Bolsheviks promised peace bread and land and one of their first steps was to spread the 'Decree of Peace' in many speeches and newspapers which called for an end to the slaughter that was takin place during the time -
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Tsarina Alexandra takes over Russia
This was a mistake to let the Tsarina rule as she was German, so the people wouldn't trust her, and there were many rumors saying that she was having an affair with Rasputin, her adviser. All this made her and her husband look very bad -
Riots in Petrogad (St Petersburg)
This was due to the scarcity of food and the Tsar not willing to take care of his country and people. Many peasants rioted who were joined by some soldiers -
Tsar Nicholas abdicates
He was forced to abdicate due to strikes from peasants and Cossack soldiers, because he was such a poor leader. -
Provisional Government formed
The Provisional Government was made to replace the Tsar. It was made by the Duma (Russian Parliament) and was led by Alexander Kerensky -
Vladimir Ilyich Leni returns from exile
He enters Germany using a secret train. He was sent in by the Soviets to infiltrate Russia from the inside and slowly allow them into power -
Leaked Telegram
This telegram showed that the Provisional Government wanted to continue the war, which lost them many supporters, which would help the Bolsheviks overthrow them -
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The July Days
Between these days were a number of spontaneous armed demonstartions from workers and soldiers, such as the one led by Russian general Lavr Georgievich Kornilov -
Provisional Government Overthrown by Bolsheviks
This was led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who was part of the Bolshevik party. They managed to take power due to a number of the Provisional Government mistakes -
Brest-Litovsk
This was a peace treaty between Russia and Germany. This allowed Russia to pull out of WW1 and have all German troops leave Russian Land/
