Russian Rev Review

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Russia's last czar, disliked for censorship and secret police, abdicated in 1917.

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Nicholas II

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Russia joined the Allies but faced heavy losses due to poor leadership and unpreparedness.

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World War I

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Economic theory eliminating private property and social classes, with government ownership of industry. Popular among poor workers and farmers in Russia.

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Communism

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Radical party that overthrew the government in 1917.

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Bolsheviks

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Leader of the Bolshevik party.

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Vladimir Lenin

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Lenin's economic plan allowing some private ownership and capitalist practice.

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New Economic Plan (NEP)

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Bolshevik slogan to gain Russian support:

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"Peace, Land, Bread"

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Who succeeded Lenin as the Soviet leader?

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Joseph Stalin

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Stalin's Five-year plans focused on:

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Industrialization and Collectivization

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Result of Stalin's collectivization in Ukraine?

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Millions starved and were violently oppressed.