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Revolution of 1905 and the October Manifesto
The first attempt to overthrow the monarchy caused by social inequality and a slow-moving economy. Resulted in the October Manifesto that established the National Duma, and began reform policies. -
Beginning of WW I
Russia declared war on Germany on August 7th 1914, siding with the Entente, due to its loyalty to Serbia, and to prevent Austrian influence in the Balkans. -
Czar Nicholas II take sole control of military operations
Nicholas II announced in September 1915, that he would command the army in its efforts against the Central Powers. This was important as it planted any future failures in the military on him. -
Assassination of Rasputin
Rasputin was killed on December 30, 1916. This ended his perceived control over the royal family. -
International Women’s Day March in Petrograd
Following heavy taxes, disrupted transportation, and industrial troubles from the war, women marched in the streets of Petrograd on March 8, 1917, demanding for the abdication of Nicholas II. -
Nicholas II Abdicates
Following a week of revolts around the country, Nicholas II abdicated on March 15, 1917, believing it was the only way to save the monarchy. -
Provisional Government formed
Members of the duma, against the idea of the continuation of a monarchy, established the Provisional Government on March 14, 1917. -
Return of Lenin from exile
Lenin used the revolution to his advantage to return to Russia from exile on April 16, 1917, getting transportation from the Germans. -
April Theses published
Lenin’s theses created in regards to the Provisional Government. He announced them on April 17, 1917. -
First All-Russian Congress of Soviets meets
June 16th - July 7th 1917, confirming the supremacy of the Russian Provisional Government -
Brusilov Offensive
June 4 - September 20th 1916, largest feats of arms, as launched by Russia -
July Days
July 16 - 20th 1917, time of unrest within Petrograd -
Kornilov Affair
August 27 - 30th, attempted overthrow of Provisional Government by general Kornilov -
Trotsky organizes Red Guard to defend Petrograd
March 26, 1917, military formations consisting of citizens and soldiers to keep the power of the Soviets. -
Cheka formed
In December 20, 1917, the first secret Russian police organization was created, it was also referred to as the bolsvik’s secret police and was used to counter revolutionary action. -
Constituent Assembly meets and is disbanded
It meet on january 18-19, 1918 and was dissolved by the All-Russian Central Executive Committee -
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
This peace treaty was signed by both Russia and the central powers, ending Russian participation in WW1 -
Wartime Communism created
It began in June 19 1918 it was created for the purpose of fixing the economic problems caused by the Russian civil wa -
Kolchak (one of the White leaders) begins serious attacks against Reds from Siberia
Kolchak created an anti-communist government in Siberia and became recognized as the supreme leader -
Ukraine brought under Soviet control
Ukraine was brought in by the U.S.S.R in 1922 and it wouldn't regain its independence for 1991 -
Poles move toward Kiev
On April 25, the Polish began offensive attack against Kiev -
Soviets attempt to take Warsaw
The Soviets tried to take Warsaw in August 19. -
Tambov Rebellion
The Tambov Rebellion were about peasants economic rights and social rights -
Kronstadt uprising
Kronstadt uprising was about Russian soldiers and rights for them -
Ending of Wartime Communism
Wartime Communism ended in March 1921 -
Treaty of Rapallo
Was made in April 16 of 1922 between Germany and Soviet Russia -
Formation of Soviet Union
The formation of Soviet Union was made in December 20 1922 -
Lenin dies
Lenin dies on January 21, 1924