Tsar Alexander I, an intelligent, handsome, benevolent and aspiring leader, ascended to the Russian throne in 1801 to become one of Russia's greatest reformers and military leaders. ... She consistently refused Paul any type of leadership role in Russian affairs. ... Abolishing serfdom is an extreme change in Russian domestic affairs. ... She raised Alexander herself and transferred her visions for a future Russia to who she thought the true heir of Russia should be. ... Russia and France are now allies, which puts an end to the opposition and war. ...

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Background Information Leon Trotsky is indeed a man that has a lot of impact on the Russian history. ... His involvement in the Russian involvement is indeed a factor that should be considered. ... General causes of the Russian Revolution Poverty In order to understand Trotsky's role in the Russian revolution in the year 1917, perhaps an insight into the causes of the Russian revolution would shed light upon some of the reasons as to why he was a major player in the fight. ... Poverty that the Russians experienced then was a long-term cause of the Russian revolution with the families wi...

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