This period came to an end during the Russian revolution of 1917. ... However, when the provisional government was overthrown by the Bolsheviks (led by Vladimir Lenin) during the October/November 1917 Russian Revolution, Nicholas and his family came under control of the Bolsheviks. ... In the end, the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, took over control. ... Under the Bolsheviks all land was put under the control of the state. ... Soon, the Bolsheviks changed their name to the Communist Party. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Why was there Revolution in Russia in March 1917? There were many reasons for a revolution in Russia in March 1917. ... There were seven main opposition groups with 3 predominant ones, - the Mensheviks, the Bolsheviks, and the Social Revolutionaries. These three groups all wanted to get rid of the Tsar, but the Mensheviks weren't prepared to use force, whereas the Bolsheviks and Social Revolutionaries were. ... Moscow decided to join in the revolution. ...

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Loss of territory, massive casualties and confusion at home were the main reasons for the Second Russian Revolution in February 1917. ... There, on July 16, 1918, the Romanovs and their servants were executed by the Bolsheviks. ... His reign was one of continual trouble: Witte's reforms causing protesting, war with Japan, 1905 revolution, Rasputin's influence on the family, World War I, and finally the Revolution of 1917, forcing his abdication. ...

• Word Count: 1939
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School