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The Great Northern War
Peter the great started a war between: Russia, Sweden, and Norway. It ended when the leaders all died. -
decembrist revolution
A few wealthy people were tired of the rule of Nicolas I and wanted a new leader. They were easily crushed. They provided inspiration for future generation -
Alexander II frees the serfs
He thought that slavery was inhumane. So, he decided to realese the serfs from their land. This sparked my problems and made many solutions. -
Asasination of Alexander II
When his power was challenged he acted very harshly. He was eventually killed by assassins. -
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Russo-Japanese war
Russia interfered in japanese affairs by occupying a Japanese controled china. This sparked a war when they did not get out. -
Bloody Sunday
A group of peaceful protestors marches to the Czar's palace. The Czar's militia opens fire on them. Many were slaughtered. -
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Russian Revolution
After Bloody sunday, the people began to revolt. They wanted more freedom. -
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World War I
Russia went into world war 1 with Nicolas 2nd. When the russian revolution dethroned him the dropped out of the war. Due, to food shortages. -
March revolution
After world war 1 he lost much of his popularity. He was eventually overthrown by Lenin and his blosheviks. -
Czar Nicolas II abidicates the throne
He was forced off the throne after another costly war. He tried to hold on to a autocristy rule. He was unfit to rule from the beginning.
