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The Czar actively promoted the nobility over the peasants or working class. He also wanted an autocracy and even encouraged persecution against Jews.
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This Czar also wanted an Autocracy and he didn't accept public participation. Since he took all the power for himself, many people were mad. This all helped create the Duma, which is a legislative body that was created by Czar Nicholas II.
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Both Russia and Japan went to war due to territory issues. Russia lost the war and Czar Nicholas chooses to give the general people more rights and freedom. Though an addition of a Duma was created, many Russians still didn't like their political system.
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The Duma was the first legislative body that removed the autocracy were Czar Nicholas was the one and only ruler of Russia. This allowed the absolute monarchy turn into constitutional monarchy.
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The Bloody Sunday is an event where many peasants and workers came to protest. They were dealing with very difficult conditions in the workplace and they wanted better rights. However, the soldiers of the Czar chose to attack and hurt many of those who protested.
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Russia was forced into World War I by Czar Nicholas. However, Russia was not ready economically wise. Since Russia suffered, this affected the reputation of Czar Nicholas negatively. Rasputin helped Czarina Alexandra and Rasputin was kept close within the royal family.
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Rasputin was killed after attempts of murder from other nobles. After this event, many continue to be angry with the government of Russia.
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During the March Revolution, the Czar steps down from the throne due to the large amount of riots and protests. Instead, a provisional government is put in place.
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This happens during the March Revolution. Instead of having a Czar, Russia has a temporary government which cannot stand for too long.
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There were different groups within Russia; the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks. The Bolsheviks wanted a revolution as they did not like having a one-man in power type of government, while the Mensheviks did not want a revolution because they prefer all the power lying on one man. The civil war later formed into the Red Army vs White Army.
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After the Civil War, Russia turned into a state-controlled society. The government was similar to capitalism as they took care of only major companies/banks/communications.
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Lenin dies from a stroke and Stalin becomes the dictator. There was a competition between Stalin and Trotsky. Though Stalin won, he still felt threatened by Trotsky.
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Lenin dies from a stroke. Therefore, the government of Russia needs to be ruled by other fellow. There is competition for the head of the Red Army, Trotsky against Stalin.
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Though Stalin has clearly won the competition and became the dictator of Russia, he still felt threatened by Trotsky and demanded that he would be exiled.