Russian Revolution

What was Russia's government before the revolution

• Democracy

• Communism

• Socialism

• Absolute Monarchy

Answer explanation

Russia had an absolute monarchy for over 300 years. After years of turmoil, Nicholas II finally abdicated the throne on March 15, 1917, putting an end to more than 300 years of Romanov rule.

What event turned from a peaceful protest to a deadly massacre in 1905?

• Bloody Friday

• Deadly Sunday

• Bloody Sunday

• Bolshevik Uprise

Answer explanation

Bloody Sunday was a tragic event that took place in January of 1905. A group of peaceful protesters (protesting against unfair working conditions) were killed at the Winter Palace. Although the protesters were peaceful, they were met with deadly consequences.

Who was left in charge after Czar Nicholas II went to war?

• Rasputin

• Alexandra

• Elizabeth

• Nadezhda

Answer explanation

Alexandra was the wife of Tsar Nicholas II. He appointed her as "tsarina" after he left to fight in WWI. There was controversy over her rule because she was German.

Who became the leader of the Bolshevik party?

• Joseph Stalin

• Karl Marx

• Vladimir Lenin

• Fredrick Engels

Answer explanation

Vladimir Lenin became the leader of the Bolshevik Party. Bolshevik=Reds=Leninist=Marxists=Soviets.

He served this role until he died in 1924. He was immensely respected and worshiped by the Bolshevik party.

The March revolution resulted in....

• Czar abdicates

• Creation of the Duma

• Rasputin comes to power

• Stalin takes over

Answer explanation

In March 1917, the army garrison at Petrograd joined striking workers in demanding socialist reforms, and Czar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate. Nicholas, his wife, his children, and several of their servants were gunned down on the night of July 16.

How did Rasputin gain the trust of the czar's family?

• Was in charge of all finances in Russia

• Led the Russian Revolution

• Had mystical powers

• Supposedly cured their son of hemophilia

Answer explanation

Rasputin appealed to the Czar's family because of his supposed powers. They were spiritual beings and devoted to the Orthodox Church. Rasputin ultimately proved himself to the family when he "cured" their son of his life threatening disease. The disease prevented the young boy's blood from clotting.

List one economic, social and political cause for the Russian Revolution. List ECONOMIC first, SOCIAL second, and POLITICAL last.

Answer explanation

Economic: Low wages, Inflation, High prices for food and fuel, War caused inflation, Emancipation Manifesto.

Social: Poverty, Lack of urbanization (85% of the population living in rural areas), War ( loss of people and low morale)

Political: Bloody Sunday 1905, Loss of faith in government, Alexandra (non-political figure and German), War ( empty promises to end the war not fulfilled), Provisional Gov not solving problems, Rasputin

The ____ party wanted to restore the tsarists throne

Answer explanation

The Whites wanted to restore the monarchy. The Reds (Bolsheviks) were fighting for communism. The United States government sent troops to the Civil War in Russia. They supported the WHITES, they did not want the Bolsheviks to take over. It was all in the hopes to STOP the spread/start of communism.

What did Lenin promise the people during the Bolshevik Revolution

• Peace, Land and Freedom

• Equal Rights, Peace and Bread

• Land, Peace and Bread

• Land, Wealth and Bread

Answer explanation

Vladimir Lenin promised the people Peace, Land and Bread. He never promised the people EQUALITY. Under communism, the assumption is that all will be equal because everyone will own the means of production. No one will be able to exploit others for work.

Peace --> promised to end the war

Land --> Give the means of production back to the people

Bread--> Rid the country of food shortages and high prices for basic necessities.

What kind of economy would be implemented after the revolution?

• Command

• Capitalist

• Laissez Faire

• Communist

Answer explanation

A command economy is the typical economy that is used for communist governments. The use of this economy in Russia became confusing. The government allowed small businesses which is a capitalist ideology, In this economy, all is owned by the government SO...... the goal is to have social classes to become non-existent. Social classes cannot exist IF the government owns all business and allocates all funds.

Command Economy: an economy in which production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government.