Russian Revolution

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  • Communist Manifesto written

    Communist Manifesto written

    Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels write Communist Manifesto
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    Russian Revolution Timeline

    Timeline of Russian Revolution
  • First Russian Revolt

    First Russian Revolt

    Workers and peasants dissatisfied with Tsar's oppressive policies, revolt. Some concessions given by Tsar
  • Russia enters World War one.

    Russia enters World War one.

    Against Germany. Poorly equipped and led. Some initial successes. Hardship for peasants
  • Second Russian Revolution

    Second Russian Revolution

    Hardships from war lead to Lenin overthrowing Tsar. Creates provisional government. Prov. Gov. tries to continue war against Lenin's wishes
  • Tsar Nicholas and Family executed

    Tsar Nicholas and Family executed

    Lenin attempts to consolidate power. Executes the Tsar and family, so they cannot be rescued by anti communist forces
  • Civil War starts

    Civil War starts

    Anti Communist forces - "Whites" fight against "Reds". Britain and France support Whites, so Russia will reenter war against Germany
  • Lenin gives land back to peasants

    Lenin gives land back to peasants

    Land given back to peasants, but poor food production causes starvation. Lenin requisitions food and puts down opposition
  • Some Capitalism instituted

    Some Capitalism instituted

    Lenin allows peasants to make money. Food production increases. Makes a deal with Germany to industrialize Russia
  • Russia becomes USSR

    Russia becomes USSR

    Bolshevik Party name changed to Communist party. Russia renamed Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
  • Lenin Dies

    Lenin Dies

    Lenin dies. Joesph Stalin becomes leader. Brutal authoritarian rule.