Russian Revoluion by Estroff, Blake A

Russo-Japanese War

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Happened in the beginning of the 1900's (1904) and was the first modern victory of an Asian empire defeating an European empire. Ended in Russian defeat and Japanese victory. Showed how Japan dominated after their modernization and industrialization. Russian defeat led to the start of the Russian Revolution and started internal conflict within the government of Russia and its support from its people. Led to a shift in power dynamics between Asia and Europe.

Revolution of 1905

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After "Bloody Sunday" massacre Russians protested the Tsar's government style harshly and particpated in strikes, uprisings, revolts, and mutinies. In October of 1905, Tsar Nicholas issued the October Manifesto which allowed elections in Russia and created a newly elected parliment. However, social democrats did not like the manifesto and created harsher movements which led to an extreme uprising in Moscow.

Creation of Duma

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A legislative assembly that the Russian Empire created due to the Revolution of 1905. Represented a shift in the government and the gov. became a constitutional monarchy with limited powers and the Tsar would remain with total power. The creation of the Duma created tensions between traditionist and the democratics in Russia

Russia in WWI

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Russia was apart of the Triple Entrée and allied with Britain and France, fought against Germany and Austria-Hungary. However, did not have the resources to fight in the war which led to internal tension and loss and shortages within Russia. Also led to the discontent with Tsar Nicholas II and his inevitable downfall.

February Revolution of 1917

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Known as the first phase of the Russian Revolution and led to Tsar Nicholas' abdication and him giving up the throne. Created the establishment of a provisional government after protest, uprisings, and strikes due to Tsar Nicholas's rule and his style of government. Ended all Tsar rule and it began the rise of the Bolsheviks.

Creation of Russian Provisional Government

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Formed after the February Revolution due to the discontent of the Tsars and after his abdication. Aimed to establish a socialist democratic style of government however faced many challenges, and they decided to continue to keep fighting in WWII. Failed to address the problems of the country and led to the rise of the Bolshevik rule.

October Revolution 1917

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Vladmir Lenin and the Bolsheviks took the power from the Provisional Government and led to the establishment of the Soviet Union and the beginning of Communist rule in Russia leading to many shifts, economically, socially, politically, and globally. Inspired communist movements throughout the world and as soon as Lenin came fully into power he pulled Russia out of WWI.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

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A peace agreement between the central powers and the Soviet Union that ended Russia's involvement in WWI and created a shift in dynamics of the Eastern European nations. Allowed the Bolsheviks to control Russia and keep their power and rise. Forced Russia to give up some of their territories. Was a direct effect of the Bolshevik's want to end Russia's involvement in WWI. Allowed Germany to focus on the western side of Europe, led to the Russian Civil War.

Execution of the Royal Family

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The Romanovs were murdered by the Bolshevik after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas' II throne. The Bolshevik's murdered the Romanovs to symbolize the end of imperialism in Russia and the start of communism and the rise of the Bolshevik's. Ended the 300 year rule of the Romanov family in Russia.

Russian Civil War

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A two party conflict that lasted from 1917 to 1923 after the Russian Revolution. It was between the Bolsheviks and the anti-Bolshevik forces. Included widespread violence and a social upheaval that led to the creation of the Soviet Union as a global superpower. Began after the October Revolution due to many people disliking the Bolshevik's government and policies they enforced. One of the deadliest conflicts in history killing 7-12 million people. The Bolsheviks became victorious and led a communist state. The Red Army led by Leon Trotsky organized and mobilized their army making it extremely powerful and being able to control Russia.

New Economic Policy

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The NEP was a plan introduced by Vladimir Lenin in 1921 that hoped to help the Soviet Union economy and became a retreat from the full state control of the economy. The NEP became an extremely important part of fixing the economy and gained support from the lower-classes and were upset with the policies of communism. Lasted until Joseph Stalin rose to power.

Stalin Takes Control

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Joseph Stalin rose to power in the late 1920's and ruled until 1953 when he died. Stalin became popular within the Bolshevik party and even robbed banks to help fund the party. He also served as commissar of Nationalities in Lenin's first government. Eventually grew to have control over party appointments and used his powers to control the party. When Lenin died, he manipulated Lenin's testament to maintain his power. He got rid of the NEP and industrialized Russia instead, he initiated collectiviztion of agriculture and even purged his opponents to have complete control.

Five Year Plan

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These plans were implemented by Stalin and were economic developments that were influenced in many countries both socialist and communist. The goal was to quickly industrialize Russia. These were plans that laid out the specific number of production (e.g. goods, agricultural products, and infrastructure). Usually associated with little human rights and impacts of an unhealthy environment. Declined after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Great Purge

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A campaign of political repression and persecution during 1936-1938 in the Soviet Union. Stalin wanted to get rid of dissent and maintain his power. The government participated in widespread arrest, forced confessions, and executions targeting political enemies, military leaders, and regular citizens. Highlighted the harshness of ultimate rule and Stalin used this strategy as a way to make people fear him and control the populace of the Soviet Union.