3.2 1917 Revolutions

• What were the key causes of the 1917 Revolutions in Russia?

  Economic, political, social, military
• What role did Tsar Nicholas II play in the events leading up to the 1917 Revolutions?

  Autocratic ruler
• Who led the October Revolution in 1917?

  Bolsheviks
• Match the cause with the specific revolution:

  Economic Factors ↔️ Wartime shortages ||| Continued economic problems

  Political Factors ↔️ Dissatisfaction with Tsar ||| Bolshevik seizure of power

  Social Factors ↔️ Worker unrest ||| Peasant land seizures

  Military Factors ↔️ Defeat in World War I ||| Bolshevik control of the army
• The Bolsheviks seized power from the Provisional Government during the October Revolution.


  True
• What were major events of the February Revolution?

  Strikes, mutiny, abdication
• What were the underlying issues that the Provisional Government failed to address, setting the stage for the October Revolution?

  Economic, political, social, military
• The Provisional Government lacked strong authority and support, leading to its eventual downfall
• Match the aspect with the action taken by the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution:

  Economic Issues ↔️ Peace, Land and Bread

  Land Reform ↔️ Redistribution to peasants

  World War I ↔️ Withdrawal from the war
• The Provisional Government successfully negotiated Russia's withdrawal from World War I.

  False
• The February Revolution overthrew the Tsar
• World War I and economic shortages were key causes of the February Revolution.

  True
• The Bolsheviks promised land redistribution to the peasants
• The October Revolution was led by Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky.


  True
• Match the feature with the correct revolution:

  February Revolution ↔️ No central leadership

  October Revolution ↔️ Led by Bolsheviks
• The October Revolution marked the beginning of communist rule in Russia.

  True
• The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.

  True
• The Provisional Government was formed after the February Revolution but ultimately failed due to a lack of authority
• The 1917 Revolutions had a significant impact on Russia's political and social structure.

  True
• Which revolution overthrew the Tsar in 1917?

  February Revolution
• The February Revolution was triggered by wartime hardships, including massive losses and economic strain
• Order the major events of the February Revolution:

  1️⃣ Strikes and demonstrations in Petrograd

  2️⃣ Soldier mutiny joining protesters

  3️⃣ Abdication of Tsar Nicholas II

  4️⃣ Formation of Provisional Government
• Tsar Nicholas II's autocratic rule and refusal to implement reforms contributed to the 1917 Revolutions.


  True
• What were the key differences between the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks in terms of authority and support?

  Lacked support ||| Bolsheviks gained control
• What was the Provisional Government's primary goal after the February Revolution?

  To govern until elections
• The Bolsheviks were able to seize power through a military coup
• What were the two key factors that led to the downfall of the Provisional Government?

  Inability to address issues and rise of the Bolsheviks
• What event marked the Bolsheviks' seizure of power from the Provisional Government?

  October Revolution
• Match the event with its description during the February Revolution:

  Strikes and Demonstrations ↔️ Took place in Petrograd

  Soldier Mutiny ↔️ Joined the protesters

  Abdication of Tsar ↔️ Led to the formation of the Provisional Government
• Why was Tsar Nicholas II criticized for his leadership?

  Weak leadership and reforms
• What were the key events leading to the October Revolution?

  Formation of Provisional Government, economic problems, World War I, Bolshevik influence
• What was the main objective of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

  To overthrow the Provisional Government
• One outcome of the October Revolution was Russia's withdrawal from World War I