3.4.2 The Russian Revolutions (1917)

• The autocratic rule of the Tsars fueled political discontent in Russia


  True
• Socialist ideas offered an alternative to the existing social order in Russia

  True
• Match the causes of the Russian Revolutions with their descriptions:

  Political ↔️ Autocratic rule of Tsars

  Economic ↔️ Poverty and inequality

  Social ↔️ Social stratification and discontent

  Military ↔️ Involvement in World War I
• The February Revolution resulted in the establishment of a socialist state

  False
• The February Revolution in 1917 led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a provisional government.
• The October Revolution in 1917 was led by the Bolshevik Party under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin.
• What was the October Revolution called in 1917?

  Second Russian Revolution
• The October Revolution transformed Russia into the world's first communist state.


  True
• Economically, the Bolsheviks nationalized industry and implemented centralized planning
• What economic factor contributed to the Russian Revolutions?

  Widespread poverty
• What was established after the February Revolution?

  Provisional Government
• Which government did the Bolsheviks overthrow in the October Revolution?

  Provisional Government
• Who led the Bolshevik Party during the February Revolution?

  Vladimir Lenin
• Who were the key actors in the February Revolution?

  Diverse revolutionary groups
• The October Revolution transformed Russia into the Soviet Union.
• What was Vladimir Lenin's role in the October Revolution?

  Leader of the Bolsheviks
• What political change resulted from the Bolshevik takeover?

  One-party system
• The Russian Revolutions of 1917 were triggered by a combination of political, economic, social, and military factors.
• Match the causes of the Russian Revolutions with their descriptions:

  Political ↔️ Autocratic rule of Tsars

  Economic ↔️ Poverty and inequality

  Social ↔️ Social stratification and discontent

  Military ↔️ Involvement in World War I
• Russia's involvement in World War I lowered morale and increased social grievances


  True
• Economically, Russia was plagued by widespread poverty and inequality.
• Key events and outcomes of the February Revolution in chronological order

  1️⃣ Mass protests and strikes in Petrograd

  2️⃣ The Tsar's abdication

  3️⃣ Formation of a provisional government

  4️⃣ The growing influence of the Bolshevik Party
• Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik Party during the February Revolution and its growing influence.
• Poor working conditions in industrial areas led to significant industrial unrest.
• The February Revolution in 1917 led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a provisional government.
• The February Revolution began with mass protests in Petrograd

  True
• Match the causes of the Russian Revolutions with their descriptions:

  Political ↔️ Autocratic rule of Tsars

  Economic ↔️ Poverty and inequality

  Social ↔️ Social stratification and discontent

  Military ↔️ Involvement in World War I
• The Russian Revolutions of 1917 were triggered by a complex interplay of political, economic, social, and military factors.
• The February Revolution established a socialist state under Lenin's leadership

  False
• Key events and outcomes of the February Revolution in chronological order

  1️⃣ Mass protests and strikes in Petrograd

  2️⃣ The Tsar's abdication

  3️⃣ Formation of a provisional government

  4️⃣ The growing influence of the Bolshevik Party
• Match the key features of the February and October Revolutions:

  February Revolution ↔️ Abdication of the Tsar

  October Revolution ↔️ Bolshevik seizure of power
• Chronological order of key events in 1917

  1️⃣ February Revolution

  2️⃣ Abdication of Tsar Nicholas II

  3️⃣ Formation of Provisional Government

  4️⃣ October Revolution

  5️⃣ Bolshevik seizure of power

  6️⃣ Establishment of Soviet Union
• The Bolsheviks launched an armed insurrection in Petrograd to topple the provisional government


  True
• What was the political consequence of the Russian Revolutions?

  Establishment of Soviet Union
• The October Revolution was led by the Bolshevik Party under the leadership of Lenin
• The Russian Revolutions created a system of enforced social equality.


  True
• Match the key figure with their role during the Russian Revolutions:

  Tsar Nicholas II ↔️ Last Tsar of Russia

  Vladimir Lenin ↔️ Leader of the Bolsheviks

  Provisional Government ↔️ Temporary government after February Revolution
• The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II
• Order the changes and impacts in different areas following the Russian Revolutions

  1️⃣ Political: Bolshevik takeover, Soviet Union established

  2️⃣ Economic: Nationalization of industry and land

  3️⃣ Social: Social equality policies, changes in family structures
• The October Revolution was led by the Bolshevik Party under Vladimir Lenin to establish a socialist state.


  True