Russian Revolution Timeline - Leina F. by

Early Results of WWI

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:26:03 UTC

Russia was already suffering with the loss of millions, the war, and living situations in early 1917.

Czar Nicholas II Abdicates Throne

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:39:36 UTC

March 1917, Czar Nicholas II was forced to give up the throne.

Republican Government Takes Over

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:45:17 UTC

1917, the Republican government took over the Russian monarchy. however the nation's did have concern about being allied with the autocratic government.

Lenin Takes Power

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:48:25 UTC

November 1917, the Bolsheviks violently overthrew Russia's republican government. Lenin had promised to make peace with Germany if he won control.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:52:23 UTC

March 3, 1918 Lenin had signed final peace treaty with Germany. Germany won most territory in Western Russia which were mainly the country's industry and farmland.

Effect of Russia's Withdraw from War

1317042356 — 2023-11-07 17:58:04 UTC

March 21, 1918 Germany successfully attacked British lines. They wanted to split the British troops in northern France from French armies to the east and capture Paris. March-May, German forces used all their power to defeat the French and British lines.