WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the most explosive political events of the 20th century. The violent revolution marked the end of the Romanov dynasty and centuries of Russian Imperial rule. Economic hardship, food shortages and government corruption all contributed to disillusionment with Czar Nicholas II.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Russian Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, and Nicholas II abdicated on March 15, 1917. The royal family was arrested by the Bolsheviks and held in seclusion. On July 17, 1918, the Bolsheviks murdered Nicholas, his family, and their closest retainers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Economically, widespread inflation and food shortages in Russia contributed to the revolution. Militarily, inadequate supplies, logistics, and weaponry led to heavy losses that the Russians suffered during World War I; this further weakened Russia’s view of Nicholas II. They viewed him as weak and unfit to rule.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Russia, the February Revolution (known as such because of Russia’s use of the Julian calendar) begins on March 8, 1917 when riots and strikes over the scarcity of food erupt in Petrograd.

Detailed explanation-5: -What was the immediate cause of the Russian Revolution. Workers in demanding socialist reforms, and Czar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate, forces caused the Yekaterinburg Soviet forces to fear that Nicholas might be rescued. Events that would eventually lead to the abdication of Nicholas II.

Detailed explanation-6: -Autocratic rule of Tsars: In 1914, the Russian emperor was Tsar Nicholas II. Conditions of Peasants: Majority of the Russians were agriculturalists. Status of Industries: Industry was found in pockets. More items