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Marxists Revolutionaries Split
Marxists revolutionaries disagree over revolutionary tactics. The more radical Bolsheviks are ready to risk everything. The charismatic Vladimir Lenin becomes the leader. -
Japan Declares War
On February 8th 1904 the empire of Japan declared war on Russia over control of Manchuria and Korea -
Tzar had unlimited power
Russia had no constitution, this meaning, no political party system to check the Tsar power. -
Nicolas II
Nicholas II was harsh and weak ruler. The russian economy was bankrupt because of the Russo-Japanese war and WWI Russia’s entry into WWI. -
Russia Declares War
Russia Declares war on Austria-Hungary. War becomes unpopular. Rationing lead to starvation. Nicholas II leaves St. Petersburg to war front. -
Peace and Bread
The March revolution, working-class women led a series of strikes on Petrograd protesting the high cost of Bread and long work hours. On March 8th they marched the streets chanting “peace and bread” -
Royal palace is Taken Over
Protest spreads through St. Petersburg and the Royal palace is taken over. Czar abdicates. Provisional Government (DUMA) takes control by Alexander Kerensky. Provisional government unpopular after decision to stay in WWI -
End of WWI
Bolsheviks accept the peace of Brest- Litovsk ending WWI in Germany. -
Allies attack the Bolsheviks
White armies attacks the Reds from all direction. The Reds defeated the Whites. -
Kronstadt Revolt
The Kronstadt rebellion was an unsuccessful revolt against the Bolsheviks. -
USSR was founded
On the 30th of December, 1944 the Union of Soviet Socialist republics was founded