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The overthrow of the czar's government lead by a small group of army officers and nobles in December of 18225. Nicholas I killed five leaders and sent hundreds more to Siberia,
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He inherited the throne from his father Alexander III.
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The Russian and Japenese Empire were fighting for Manchuria and Korea. It was ended by a treat from President Roosevelt.
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People were protesting in front of the czar's palace in St. Petersburg. It was a peaceful march until army officers opened fire killing more than 100 of the protesters. The protestors were asking for better working conditions and some political freedoms.
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Russia joined the Allies, Britain and France. They joined the war after Germany had declared war on them on August 1, 1914
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Riots and strikes occured. Protestors were demanding bread and peace. Bread was referring to the lack of food from the war efforts. Hundreds of soldiers joined the protesters and overthrew czar Nicholas II.
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Nicholas II was forced to leave the throne when the March revolution occured and his army officers had turned against him,
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The Red Armry (socialism) and the White Army (captialism) fought for power. In the end the Red Army won and socialism over took Russia.
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Was created when the Red Army won the Russian Civil War; Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin in 1922-1924.
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Lenin had three strokes and the third one killed him.
