Russian Revolution

​*Czar Nicholas II takes over Imperial Russia in 1896

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*Last of the Romanov Dynasty​

Multiple Choice

Czar Nicholas II was the last ruling member of what dynasty?

• Hogwarts

• Xin

• Romanasky

• Romanov

​1st Revolution

*Started in 1900

​*Tensions had begun between the Ruling class and working class

​Bloody Sunday - 1905

​*Father Gapon led a peaceful protest against the Czar

*​The military began shooting at the group of protesters

*​Afterwards the Czar sets up the Duma - representative assembly of people

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the representative assembly set up by Czar Nicholas II?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Duma

• Donut

Multiple Choice

Who lead a peaceful protest against the Russian Monarchy, but led to Bloody Sunday.

• Father Gapon

• Priest Vladimir

• Father Paul

• Pastor Rasputin

​World War I - 1914

*The Czar wants to lead from the front when WWI begins

*Czar Nicholas II leaves his wife Czarina Alexandria in charge of Russia

*Czarina Alexandria relies on Grigori Rasputin who has a heavy influence on her decision making.​

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Multiple Choice

World War 1 started in which year?

• 1914

• 1930

• 1921

• 1917

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the advisor to Czarina Alexandra while Czar Nicholas II was away at war?

• John Lennon

• Abraham Lincoln

• Gregori Rasputin

• Czar Nicholas I

​Czar Nicholas II Abdicates - 1917

*The Russian people revolt and force the Czar to abdicate (give up) his throne.

*Provisional government takes the place of the Czar

*The Russian people are not happy with the new government.​

*The working class start creating councils called Soviets.​

Multiple Choice

What is the word that means to give up the throne?

• abdicate

• extradite

• quit

• qualification

​Government Overthrow aka Bolsheviks Revolution

*Soviets & Bolsheviks (political party) overthrow of the provisional government​

*Led by Vladimir Lenin

*The Bolsheviks Revolution leads to a civil war

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*One side is loyal to the Russian Monarchy

*Capitalist

*White Army​

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*The other side​ is loyal to the Bolsheviks party & Soviets

*Socialist

*Red Army​

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the political party that helped the Soviets overthrow the government.

• Golden Crown

• Red Party

• Republican

• Bolsheviks

Multiple Choice

What color army was loyal to the Russian Monarchy?

• Red

• Blue

• Black

• White

​Czar Nicholas II & Family - 1918

*The former leader of Russia and his family are executed

*Movies like the cartoon Anastasia were created from rumors that she was the only surviving member who managed to escape​

Multiple Choice

What happened to Czar Nicholas II's family after they were removed from rule?

• No one knows what happened

• Exiled

• Excommunicated

• Executed

​The Civil War winner is...

*The Red Army wins the Civil War

*2 - 3 million casualties over the time period

*This is the beginning of the Soviet Union

*Vladimir Lenin becomes the 1st Premier of the Soviet Union​

Multiple Choice

What is the FULL name of the 1st Premier of the Soviet Union?

• Nicholas Romanov

• Vladimir Lenin

• Vladimir Putin

• John Lennon