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Bolsheviks Overthrow the Provisional Government (October Revolution)
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Nicholas II Abdicates the thrown
After heading to the front lines in WWI, Russians experience serious food shortages. Anger, fueled by a revolutionary spirit, led to violent demonstrations by the people. Unable to stop the demonstrations, the Provisional Government asked for Nicholas II's resignation. -
Russian Civil War Begins
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Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Ends Russian participation in WWI. Signed by the Central powers. -
Nicholas II Executed
To prevent Nicholas II from regaining power -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles is signed, thus ending WWI -
Russian Civil War
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Creation of the USSR
