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Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes leader.
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After continuous dispute over control of Korea and Manchuria, Russia and Japan signed a series of agreements, which Russia broke. This caused Japan to attack. In addition, the news of repeated losses caused a revolt.
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After 1,000 workers and their families marched into St. Petersburg demanding better working conditions, generals ordered the soldiers to fire. This wounded over 1,000 and killed hundreds.
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Moderates who wanted to become a constitutional monarchy met. Czar dissolved the Duma after 10 weeks.
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Russia decides to enter WW1 unknowing that their weak army will suffer so much compared to Germany. They suffered defeat after defeat and after 1 year 4 million soldiers had been killed, wounded, or taken prisoner.
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Women led a city wide strike and started riots over shortages of bread and fuel. At first the soldiers shot them, then later they joined them.
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Armed factory workers stormed the Winter Palace. They took over government offices and arrested the leaders of the provisional government.
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Russia surrendered a large amount of land to Germany and its allies. The Russian people were outraged at the humiliation.
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Several western nations including the U.S. sent military aid and other forces to help Russia's White Army. They provided little help.
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Russia allowed peasants to sell their surplus crops instead of turning them over to the government. They also let some small factories,buisnesses, and farms operate under private ownership.
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The country of Russia was renamed The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR). Named in honor of the councils that helped launch the Bolshevik Revolution.
