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Russia joined with the Allies (England, France) during WWI to fight Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary. They suffered massive casualties, was not equipped with modern technology, and the Tsar struggled to lead effectively.

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The corruption of the Royal Family and Rasputin

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The corruption of the Royal Family and Rasputin

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Rasputin, a priest and mystic advisor to the Tsarina, became close to the royal family. The Russian people didn't trust him, though, and saw him as corrupting the royal family.

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Workers' strikes in Petrograd result in the February Revolution

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Workers' strikes in Petrograd result in the February Revolution

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Frustrated with the failing economy, including bread rationing and difficulties providing for their families, workers (especially women) went on strike to demand "Peace and Bread" and "Down with Autocracy"

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Two governments: Kerensky and the soviets

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Two governments: Kerensky and the soviets

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The provisional government took power after the Tsar's abdication. Kerensky stayed in WWI and the local councils, soviets, challenged their power.

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During the time Kerensky and the soviets shared power, Lenin returned to Russia from Germany as he saw a power void for the Bolsheviks to potentially seize power.

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In this Revolution, the Lenin and the Bolsheviks seized power in the soviets (local councils) and took over the Winter Palace, displacing Kerensky's provisional government.

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Fought between the Red and White Armies, this war ended with the Communists seizing power.

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Following the March Revolution, the Romanov royal family was moved to a rural town and murdered by local Communist soldiers.

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Hoping to get out of the disastrous WWI, Lenin signed this Treaty with Germany. It gave up a large part of Russia's territory to Germany.

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The Cheka (Red secret police) used terror and violence to ensure the Communists maintained power once they were in control.