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Alexander III becomes Czar
What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness?
Pogroms -
Nicholas II becomes Czar
How does Nicholas’ rule compare to his father’s (same, different)? Explain. Its the same in certain ways and its really confusing. -
The Bolsheviks are Formed
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia? Lenin because the Czar set a bounty on him. -
Russo-Japanese War
Why does this war cause unrest in Russia? Cause they lost badly. -
Bloody Sunday
Why does Lenin call this event a “dress rehearsal”? Because it was really dramatic. -
Duma created
Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma? -
World War 1 Begins
How does Russia get involved in WWI? How do the Russian people feel about the war? When they lose the Japanese War. -
Revolution
Why did German help Lenin get back into Russia -
Bolsheviks Revolution
What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia’s problems? What is the Russian reaction? -
World War I
What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won? -
U.S.S.R Established
Why does Lenin rename the country? It became a communist state. -
Lenin Dies
What happens when Lenin dies? Stalin was put in charge.
