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There were several assassination against  Lenin. Eventually, a bullet was pierced through him and wasn’t able to be taken out. This later cause a stroke and his death. This brought s new ruler that was harsh and cruel.

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Towards the end of the civil war, the Red army won but not without some tragedy. Over 15 million Russians died, roads, factories, farms and railroads were destroyed. Famine and drought only made it worse.

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Russia was expanded to have smaller territories. They changed their name to the United Soviet Socialist Republic as a sign of their commitment to communist ideas.

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After the revolution, the White Army began advancing. This caused the royal family to continue moving places. One night, they were woken up to a gun shot, taken to the basement only to be killed and bodies burned in acid. Eight days layer, the White Army captured Ekaterinburg.

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Since Russia had their own personal problems, they decided to drop out of the war. A treaty was signed with the Germans. This stated that once Lenin becomes in charge, Russia will be dropped from the war and Germany will have won. The effect of this was that now Russia had more time to focus in themselves and could begin industrializing.

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BOLSHEVIKS TAKE POWER: REVOLUTION OF OCTOBER 1917

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BOLSHEVIKS TAKE POWER: REVOLUTION OF OCTOBER 1917

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Lenin and his followers began to take over St. Petersburg. It wasn’t hard to take over the provisional government and it quickly collapsed. This began a civil wat between Red and White Army Forces. This led to the revolution since the civil war determined Russias form of government and how well it worked. This is what is used in modern Russia too.

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The Bolshevik’s were a communist grouped that followed Karl Marx, this appealed to the poor people since they would be getting more to begin growing financially. Although, the leader Vladimir Lenin was exiled but soon escaped and took over the provisional government. They promised Peace, Land, and bread. This led to the Revolution since this will be a cause for the civil war.

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PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER: SPRING 1917

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PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER: SPRING 1917

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After the tsar’s abdication, the Dumas were instated. The leaders of the revolution needed a provisional government which contained the Dumas. Although, even though their principals had good intentions, the provisional government was struggling to keep control. This led to the revolution since its easier to take over a government that is struggling, especially if someone say things the public wants to hear.

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While Nicholas was away, the population of Russia became more needy for supplies and when Nicholas was advised on what to do, he ignored it. The country began to protest about food shortages and instead of the troops at the winter palace stopping it, they joined the rioters. Eventually, the tsar had to accept the abdicate and his family was held prisoner. This caused the revolution since there is no longer a government in charge.

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After Nicholas left to take over the army, the Tsarian was left in charge with no preparation to command a country. With this, she was convinced that Rasputin helped her son, Alexi, from his genetic disease. Because of how close they were, the cousin of the family decided to spread a rumors of them being lovers, causing the death of Rasputin. This caused the revolution since it was easier to take over the government with a person who doesn’t know anything.

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TSAR NICHOLAS TAKES COMMAND OF ARMY 1915

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TSAR NICHOLAS TAKES COMMAND OF ARMY 1915

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Russian troops were not as strong as Western European troops due to late industrialization. Because of this, there were many Russian casualties that were replaced by factory or farm workers. Supply production was nonexistent and led to starvation; Nicholas decided to leave his country and took over the army. This led to the revolution since he left his German wife in charge making Russian people angry since the army was fighting Germany.

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On July 1914, Serbian Nationalist, Gavril Principe, shot and killed the archduke of Austria. This led to the beginning of WW1 and Russia supporting Serbia by placing troops by Austria and Germany. This led to the revolution since the lack of supplies for Russia’s ever growing country was in the greatest state of shortages, leaving people to starve to death. This will lead to another reason of the Bolsheviks form.

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The Dumas supported a constitutional monarchy that would leave Nicholas as Czar. Although they wanted to put the real power of Russia in the hands of the democratically elected Dumas. Nicholas didn't like the idea of losing any of his power, so he soonly dissolved the Dumas and made many people in Russia very angry. This led to the revolution since Nicholas will be abdicated and the Provisional government will form.

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The urban people in Russia had poor working conditions with long hours and very little pay. All working people gathered together to make a petition and present it to the tsar. When going to the winter palace, they realized the tsar was not home but were immediate fired by the troops. This led to the October revolution due to the fact the Tsar had to give up his throne, creating a temporary government, the Duma. This later led to a war of who will claim the throne.

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In 1894, Nicholas ll took over as tsar after his father died. When uniting as tsar, he saw how far behind Russia was in advancement, so he increased industrial production. This was a problem sic e it created a larger class of urban people. This led to the October revolution due to an increase food shortage and soon leaving to take over the Russian army, leaving the German tsarina in charge.

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In the 19TH century, The Romanov’s were a family that controlled Russia for over 300 years. Because of this, suffers were still apart of Russia. This led to being behind in industrial advancements and poor people. This  contributed to the Bolshevik forming later on; they wanted to form a communism for a better country.