HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The act of being fired by a position of higher authority
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The act of renouncing the responsibility of ruling, usually by a monarch
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The execution of a king
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The invasion of a foreign country to acquire natural resources
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Detailed explanation-1: -When riots broke out in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) on March 8, 1917, Nicholas instructed the city commandant to take firm measures and sent troops to restore order. It was too late. The government resigned, and the Duma, supported by the army, called on the emperor to abdicate.
Detailed explanation-2: -On 15 March 1917 (according to the western calendar) Tsar Nicholas II abdicated from the Russian throne.
Detailed explanation-3: -15 (2) March 1917: Tsar Nicholas II abdicates and also removes his son from the succession. The following day Nicholas’ brother Mikhail announces his refusal to accept the throne. A Provisional Government is formed to replace the tsarist government, with Prince Lvov becoming the leader.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer. NICHOLAS II ADVISED TSAR TO ABDICATE.