Events leading up to the Russian Revolution

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  • The Great Northern War

    The Great Northern War

    A war that lasted from 1700-1721. The war started when an alliance of Denmark–Norway, Saxony and Russia declared war on the Swedish Empire. September 10, 1721 war ends
  • The Decembrist Revolt

    The Decembrist Revolt

    -It took place in imperial Russia.
    -Russian army officers led about 3,000 soldiers in a protest against Nicholas I's assumption
  • Czar Alexander II Emancipates the Serfs

    Czar Alexander II Emancipates the Serfs

    The reform, together with a related reform in 1861, amounted to the liquidation of serf dependence previously suffered by peasants of the Russian Empire.
  • death of Alexander II

    death of Alexander II

    Alexander II was the Emperor of Russia from March 2, 1855 until his assassination in 1881.
  • Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    Czar Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    A provincial government was installed in place of Czar Nicholas II.
  • The Russo-Japanese War

    The Russo-Japanese War

    "the first great war of the 20th century."
  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

    People were in the protest lead by Father Gapon. They were asking for help from Csar Nicholas not to overthrow the government.
  • The Revolution of 1905

    The Revolution of 1905

    This protest may well have been the turning point in the relationship the Czar, Nicholas II, enjoyed with his people.
  • World War I (Russian Involvement)

    World War I (Russian Involvement)

    World War One was to have a devastating impact on Russia. When World War One started in August 1914, Russia responded by patriotically rallying around Nicholas II.
  • The March Revolution

    The March Revolution

    russia saw major changes. Rasputin was dead and lennin was out of the country. over 30,000 workers were off and didnt have much food.