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Russia and Japan go to war over who gets control of Korea and Manchuria. Russia will eventually lose this war. This helped start the Russian revolution.
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On this day a group of people led by a priest went to march and protest against the Czar but the Czar sent out troops and killed them.
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In 1906 Russia writes the Fundamental Laws of the Russian Empire Constitution. This constitution took away power from the Czar and created a parliament.
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On this day Russia Fought Germany. This battle happened in the first month of WWI. This battle caused Russia's army to almost be Decimated.
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At this time Russia had been taken over and changed to a Socialist country. This Revolution had started in Petrograd by armed Socialists and soldiers.
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Lenin Decides to make Russia Communist while also making himself a ruler and a leader to them. He also used the slogan "Bread, Peace, and Land" to help pull the favor of the people to him.
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On March 3, 1918, Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to end their participation in WWI. this treaty had them give up land such as the Baltic states over to other countries.
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this treaty was signed between Russia and Poland. This Treaty promised Poland 30 million rubles of gold and give them back Polish artwork. They were also to respect each other's country.
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At this time the Bolsheviks had much power and the people revolted. Many soldiers, sailors, and civilians rebelled. The rebellion started in Kronstadt and the Bolsheviks had to loosen their hold of power to please the people.
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created the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also known as the Soviet Union.
