Russian Revolution - Tsar to the Bolsheviks

During the early 1900s, Russia was under the dynasty rule of the ____________ family.

Which is NOT true about Russia in the early 1900s?

• The Tsar implemented Tsarification which forced the people to learn the Russian language and culture.

• Majority of the Russians are peasants.

• The leader of Russia in the early 1900s was Tsar Nicholas II.

• The Russians are unhappy with their government leading to revolution.

What group of people revolted against the nobles by attacking their lands and manor houses?

The 1905 revolution began when a priest led the people to protest in the winter palace of the Tsar asking for:

• improved working conditions

• money

• political representation

• a break from the war with Japan

To appease the people, the Tsar created the __________ that served as the people's representation in the government.

The Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin established the council of workers called Petrograd __________ and led a series of revolution against the Tsarist government.

Why was Tsarina Alexandra unpopular to the Russians? Why was she a controversial persona in Russia during the Tsarist rule?

Which is NOT true about the Provisional Government?

• The Provisional Government was established to prepare Russia for an election.

• The PG was headed by Alexander Kerensky.

• The PG abolished death penalty and later re-implemented it.

• The PG decided the withdraw Russia from the war.

Who is Grigori Rasputin, and what was his role in the downfall of the Tsar?

Alexander Kerensky assigned Kornilov to maintain peace and order in the capital city. Kornilov then gathered his __________ to take control of the situation in the Petrograd