However in the 1917 revolution these points and many other factors are reversed against Tsar Nicholas II and he is unable to bring the rising masses of Russia under control and therefore the 1917 February revolution succeeded in forced the abdication of the Tsar and with him the Tsarist regime. ... However by 1917 nothing has really changed for the Russian people as they still live under the oppressive rule of the Tsar. ... There has not been enough change for the Russian lower class and in 1917 they change their aims to the overthrow of the Tsar and his autocracy. ... However by 1917 Russia...

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The Revolution Of Russia. Nicholas II was the Czar of Russia from 1896-1917. ... At the beginning of 1917, an estimated 1.5 million people deserted the Russian army. ... All of Russia knew something had to be done by 1917, and up until that point no one could decide upon what should take place. ... It was a time for change, and in 1917, Russia was clearly "overripe" for revolution. ...

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Assignment: Analyze the causes of the first revolution in Russia in 1917. Thesis: While the existing problems with the Tsarist regime and the incompetent leadership of Tsar Nicholas II were key factors of the February Revolution of 1917, the disastrous consequences of Russia's involvement in the First World War in 1914 were what made the uprising inevitable. Point of View - 1 The first revolution of 1917 arose from the deeply rooted Tsarist regime, an inherently oppressive system that for centuries frustrated the peasants and set a highly volatile atmosphere in Russia. ... Source 2 - C...

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The Russian revolution is the fundamental political and social upheaval that erupted in the Russian empire in 1917. The roots of the Russian Revolution are to be sought in the arbitrary, autocratic, and repressive czarist political and social system that evolved in the 16th - 18th century. ... In the last years before World War 1 there was no reason to believe that revolution was inevitable, much less imminent in Russia. ... In more broad terms it will be argued that the Revolutions in Russia was greatly needed for the establishment growth of their country. Russia being a backward ...

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The causes of the 1905 revolution in Russia can be traced back as far as 1861. ... His Russification policy forced Russian culture on the 50 million non-Russians in the empire. ... Revolution was impending. ... However, the Japanese defeated the Russians and destroyed all her fleets, even the Baltic fleet who made a last attempt to save face for Russia. ... However this revolution was an indication of the power of the people and it can be said that it was a dress rehersal for the February and October Revolutions of 1917. ...

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Was Nicholas II, the last Tsar to rule Russia responsible for the uprising of the Russian Revolution? The causes of the Russian Revolution can be traced back even before Nicholas II acceded the throne. ... The following paragraphs will explain my reasons why Nicholas II was partially responsible in causing the Russian Revolution. ... But what caused the Russian Revolution? ... In conclusion I believe Nicholas was partially responsible for causing the Russian Revolution. ...

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These amazing concessions won over the professional side of Russia, splitting the opposition to the Tsar and slowing down the revolution. ... The 1917 revolution begun after years of autocracy, and it was World War I in 1914 that was a major factor in the revolt and eventual fall of the Tsar. ... The terrible losses of World War I created tremendous controversy with an uncontrollable country wanting change and desperate for a revolution. Lenin was a revolutionist whose activities and personality became one of the long-term causes of the revolution. ... On 25th of October 1917, the Bolsheviks t...

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On the contrary, Nicholas had little to no idea about any of the riots or revolutions of the time. ... The differences between Russia and the other forces were put aside as Russians joined the war to defend their home country against the Germans. ... The poor condition of Russia's soldiers and army entirely meant a severe amount of death of Russian people. At the battle of Tannenberg, Russia lost 160,000 people. Because of this, soldiers demanded for peace, but the government decided to keep fighting until 1917, when the Romanovs were forced out of parliament. ...

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