Topic 2: Causes of the Russian Revolution

  • Communist Manifesto

    Karl Marx writes his famous book "Communist Manifesto" which expresses his new government called Marxism and the first communist ideas.
  • Oppressive Ruler in Russia

    Russia has a list of oppressive rulers during this time period which makes workers even angrier.
  • Industrial Revolution Starts in Russia

    The Industrial Revolution begins in Russia and the workers are unhappy because they make little money, while the factory owners make bank.
  • Angry Proletariats

    The working class of Russia is very angry with the working standards and pay and begin a strike.
  • Czar Nicholas II

    Czar Nicholas II was an oppressive Ruler who did nothing to change the problems the Industrial Revolution has caused.
  • Bloody Sunday

    Russian citizens storm the streets protesting for their belief. They are mowed down by Russian soldiers because of the commands of the Czar.
  • WWI Begins

    WWI begins making even more problems for Russia as they have to go against powerhouse Germany. They also have the most deaths out of any country during the war.
  • Vladimir Lenin

    Lenin takes power after a successful takeover by his Bolshevik army.
  • Russian Revolution Starts

    The revolution starts and citizens storm the streets again, but this time are joined by the Russian soldiers and they turn on the Czar.