Causes of Russian revolution of 1905 By hannahhannah Jan 1, 1815 Russia largest nation and great world power Jan 1, 1855 Alexender II came to throne in 1855 during Crimean War Jan 1, 1861 Alexander II issued a royal decree that required the freeing of serfs Jan 1, 1870 Socialists went to live among peasants preaching rebellion Mar 13, 1881 Terrorists assassinated Alexander II Jan 1, 1890 Nicholas's government focused on economic development Jan 1, 1904 War breaks out between Russia and Japan Jan 1, 1905 Revolution breaks out between Russians and their leader Jan 22, 1905 A peaceful march was shot down by the Tzar and they lost faith in him
