HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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They worked on average 11 hours a day
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Their real wages were rapidly declining
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Workers were being fired
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. The workers of Russia were divided into various social organizations on the basis of their skill and occupation. 2. The workers in Russia were not united for their mutual demand such as for political rights and working hours.
Detailed explanation-2: -At the beginning of the twentieth century, the vast majority of Russia’s people were agriculturists. About 85 per cent of the Russian empire’s population earned their living from agriculture.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long term cause-Economic discontent. Over three-quarters of the Russian population were unhappy with their position in the Empire. Peasants and workers alike suffered horrendous living and working conditions and hence posed a threat to the Tsarist regime.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. Conditions of workers in the Industries: Most industries were owned by private industrialists. More items