The Russian Revolution

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  • The Decembrist Revolt

    The Decembrist Revolt

    Alexander I signed a secret manifesto, naming his younger brother Nicholas as heir to the throne.
  • Nicholar II becomes czar of Russia

    Nicholar II becomes czar of Russia

    Took the throne after his father died.
  • The Russo-Japanese War

    The Russo-Japanese War

    This war was the first great war of the 20th century and it grew out rival imperial ambition fo Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan.
  • Bloody Sunday

    Bloody Sunday

    It happened in St. Petersburg where unarmed demonstaters led by Gapon were fired by soliders of the Imperial Guard.
  • WWI (Russia Involvement)

    WWI (Russia Involvement)

    Russia was concered about the growing power of Germany so they joined.
  • Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    Nicholas II abdicates the Russian throne

    He is forced to abdicate the throne, after strikes and general revolts break out in Petrograd.
  • March Revolution

    March Revolution

    There was weakness of russia, WWI army was put together very poorly and people were mad, Tsar took personal command of the army it did not help war defeats & he was blamed. (Nicholas), food shortages.
  • Russian Civil War begins

    Russian Civil War begins

    There was bound to be a challenge against the Bolsheviks, there were czech prisoners sent to Russia, little while later they controlled the trans siberian railroad and attacked towards moscow.
  • The creation of U.S.S.R

    The creation of U.S.S.R

    The creation of the U.S.S.R
  • Vladimir Lenin's death

    Vladimir Lenin's death

    He dies of a horrible stroke.