Russian Revolution

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    Mikhail Feodorovich

    Founder of the Romanovs
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    Nicholas I

    Nicholas I attempted to partition the Ottoman Empire in order maintain power in the Black Sea Straits.

  • Alexander II

    Abolished serfdom in Russia

  • Alexander II

    Sold Alaska and the Aluetian islands to the United States

  • Birth of Lenin

    Vladimir Lenin was born
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    Czar Nicholas II

    Czar Nicholas II was the last Romanov emperor
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    Causes for abdication of Nicholas II

    Russia lost lots of territory, wealth, and lives during the 2 wars that took place under the rule of Nicholas II. This ultimately led to his abdication.

  • Russia after World War 1

    Russia was exhausted after World War I and wanted change which helped Lenin come to power.