Russian Revolution Timeline

  • Alexander III becomes czar

    What does Alexander III do to cause unhappiness?
    he was a horrible leader.
  • Nicholas II becomes Czar

    How does Nicholas' rule compare to his father (same, different)? Explain.
    He was different from his father because he took over Czar
  • The Bolsheviks are formed

    Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks? Why does he leave Russia?
    because he wanted to rule everything.
  • Russo-Japanese War

    Why does this war cause unrest in Russia?
    because Russia does horribly
  • Bloody Sunday

    Why does Lenin call this event a "dress rehearsal"?
    workers wanted things to change.
  • March Revolution

    Why do the Germans help Lenin return to Russia? Because the new government wasn't liked.
  • Civil War

    What were the two sides of the Civil War? Who won?
    The two of the CW were the red army and the white army and the Bolsheviks win the CW.
  • U.S.S.R. established

    Why does Lenin rename the country?
    To have the government control industries to create a bigger population.
  • Lenin dies

    What happens when Lenin dies?
    He got poisoned, shot, and drowned
  • Duma created

    Why do the people want a Duma? Why does Nicholas II NOT want a Duma?
    Because the Duma
  • Bolshevik Revolution

    What do the Bolsheviks do to solve Russia's problems? What is the Russian reaction?
    there was a new provisional government