1917 Revolution

• • During the February Revolution of 1917, the tsar abdicated.
  • The tsar had been unable to rally support.
  • In October 1917 the provisional government also fell.
  • One reason for the fall of the provisional government was their refusal to disengage from the war and focus on problems at home.
  • The Bolsheviks used this failure to their advantage.
• • The tsar's poor leadership led to revolution.
  • The people, the workers, and the Duma agreed that change was needed, and abdication if necessary.
• Provisional government were more liberal than the Tsars