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The Great Northern War
Between Russia and Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. -
The Decembrist Revolt
Russian army led 3,000 soldiers to protest against Nicholas the first. assumptions of the throne. The rebels then where called the Decembrists. -
Czar Alexander ll emancipates the serfs
Alexander told his father slavery was inhumane. Although the serfs weren't considered slaves, he still felt it was not right. Finally, he freed the serfs and gave them their own little land. -
The Assassination of Alexander ll
Alexander ll was in a carriage and there was a bomber who through it under the carriage. It only killed a cossack and injured the driver. There was a second bomber, and that one failed too. The third bomber was at the door for back up and left Alexander bleeding to dealth. His dealth had a great affect on all the people. There were many set backs and lots of catching up to do. -
The Russo-Japanese War
Rival ambitions between Russia and Japan over Manchuria and Korea. It was also considered the first great war of the 20th century. -
The Revolution of 1905
The Revolution of 1905 was where there was political and social unrest. This caused strikes and unrest of the Russian Empire. Eventually, the government realized the problems. -
World War 1
World War 1 was a global war centered in Europe. It was one of the bloodiest wars and suffered from huge losses. They used trench war fare and was intended to be the war to end all wars. Consequently, World War 2 followed. -
Czar Nicholas ll abdicates the Russian Throne
Nicholas ll was forced to abdicate throne. The workers started striking in demand for socialist reforms. -
The March Revolution
People were discontent in St. Petersberg about World War 1 still. Each day got worse and then eventually the government helped calm the place down. -
Bloody Sunday
The civil rights protestors were shot by the British Army during a march. Father Gapon, Russian Orthodox Priest, led 200,000 people to the Winter Palace in St. Petersberg. 500 people died and 3,000 people wounded. The blood stained the snow. In result, Nicolas forced to grant more reforms.
