October Revolution 1917 causes
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- Causes of the October Revolution
- Economic Problems and the Continuation of World War One.
- Economic Problems in Russia
- Economic and Military Shortages
- On the battlefront during World War One, There were vast shortages of weaponry. For example, Soldiers were lucky to recieve 3 shells per day.
- They were lucky to have 2 rifles per every 3 soldiers.
- Economic Problems in Russia
- Economic and Military Shortages
- On the battlefront during World War One, There were vast shortages of weaponry. For example, Soldiers were lucky to recieve 3 shells per day.
- They were lucky to have 2 rifles per every 3 soldiers.
- Already been 1.5 million soldiers desert the war.
- Food rations in the army was cutfrom 4000- 2000 calories per day.
- Harsh winter of 1916
- No farmers to grow the crops.
- Decreasing chance of survival.
- Harsh winter of 1916
- After the abdication of the Tsar on the 2nd March, soldiers didn't see the point in continuing to fight in the war.
- Food rations in the army was cutfrom 4000- 2000 calories per day.
- On the battlefront during World War One, There were vast shortages of weaponry. For example, Soldiers were lucky to recieve 3 shells per day.
- There was a huge lack of resources in the factories. Non-military factories were shut down.
- During the July Days, 150,000 workers lost there jobs.
- Harsh winter of 1916
- No farmers to grow the crops.
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- Increasing inflation of 300% as well as increasing poverty made life even worse.
- Food shortages
- Many farmers were conscripted into the army ..
- Many farmers were conscripted into the army ..
- Economic Problems and the Continuation of World War One.
- By the Summer of 1917, although the Government granted an 8 hour day, wages fell as prices rose.
- For example, By October 1917, prices were 755% above the pre-war levels.
- Workers hopes that factory soviets would help in August were dashed when the right of factory owners to dismiss factory workers who went on strike was confirmed.
- Didn't want Russia to look weak
- Prince Lvov was seen as like Tsar Nicholas.
- The Provisional Government was led by Prince Lvov.
- The army had to obey the Provisional Government on discretion of the Provisional Government's agreement.
- Tsar Nicholas II governed in autocracy
- Didn't lsiten to the advice of the Duma (Russian Parliament) or the proletariat.
- Prince Lvov made decisions for the reputation of the country instead of the population
- 75% worked in agriculture
- Depended on agriculture to survive and produce an income for their families.
- That was why the winter of 1916 was so devastating for the Russian population
- Food was not getting to the cities.
- Didn't want Russia to look weak
- Prince Lvov was seen as like Tsar Nicholas.
- The Provisional Government was led by Prince Lvov.
- The army had to obey the Provisional Government on discretion of the Provisional Government's agreement.
- Tsar Nicholas II governed in autocracy
- Didn't lsiten to the advice of the Duma (Russian Parliament) or the proletariat.
- Prince Lvov made decisions for the reputation of the country instead of the population
- 75% worked in agriculture
- Depended on agriculture to survive and produce an income for their families.
- That was why the winter of 1916 was so devastating for the Russian population
- Food was not getting to the cities.
- Agricultural conditions as well as the working conditions in factories were harsh.
- Working conditions in the factories.
- 11.5 hour days
- Little machinery
- Low pay
- 11.5 hour days
- Working conditions in the factories.
- Rough terrain
- Transport deficiencies in the war led to further food shortages
- Food shortages are what started International Women's Day on the 23rd February
- Shortage of bread
- 500% increase in the price of flour
- Shortage of bread
- Food shortages are what started International Women's Day on the 23rd February
- Depended on agriculture to survive and produce an income for their families.
- 75% worked in agriculture
- The Provisional Government was led by Prince Lvov.
- 84% Peasantry.
- Therefore it could be argued that it was Trotsky that seized Bolshevik power.
- Lenin just made it clear that he wanted a Bolshevik revolution and dictatorship.
- 84% Peasantry.
- Therefore it could be argued that it was Trotsky that seized Bolshevik power.
- Lenin just made it clear that he wanted a Bolshevik revolution and dictatorship.
- Increased popularity in the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda (the Truth)
- Lenin just made it clear that he wanted a Bolshevik revolution and dictatorship.
- Therefore it could be argued that it was Trotsky that seized Bolshevik power.
- 84% Peasantry.
- Increased popularity in the Bolshevik newspaper Pravda (the Truth)
- Lenin just made it clear that he wanted a Bolshevik revolution and dictatorship.
- Therefore it could be argued that it was Trotsky that seized Bolshevik power.
- Triple entente that was signed in 1907 between Britain, Russia and France meant that they would lose mass support if they were to drop out of the war.
- Lenin's April Theses
- Lenin's April Theses that was published on the 3rd April 1917 stated that Lenin the war to end
- 150,000 workers from Petrograd protested on the 9th January 1917 (anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
- Triple entente that was signed in 1907 between Britain, Russia and France meant that they would lose mass support if they were to drop out of the war.
- Lenin's April Theses
- Lenin's April Theses that was published on the 3rd April 1917 stated that Lenin the war to end
- 150,000 workers from Petrograd protested on the 9th January 1917 (anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
- Kerensky should have attempted one last attack using troops to win the war
- Continuous defeats
- Lack of morale in the army
- Already been 1.5 million soldiers desert the war.
- Food rations in the army was cutfrom 4000- 2000 calories per day.
- Decreasing chance of survival.
- After the abdication of the Tsar on the 2nd March, soldiers didn't see the point in continuing to fight in the war.
- Food rations in the army was cutfrom 4000- 2000 calories per day.
- Already been 1.5 million soldiers desert the war.
- 150,000 workers from Petrograd protested on the 9th January 1917 (anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
- Lenin's April Theses that was published on the 3rd April 1917 stated that Lenin the war to end
- Lenin's April Theses
- Kerensky should have attempted one last attack using troops to win the war
- Continuous defeats
- Lack of morale in the army
- 150,000 workers from Petrograd protested on the 9th January 1917 (anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
- Lenin's April Theses that was published on the 3rd April 1917 stated that Lenin the war to end
- Lenin's April Theses
- Didn't care about the population
- Prince Lvov was seen as like Tsar Nicholas.
- Didn't want Russia to look weak
- Agricultural conditions as well as the working conditions in factories were harsh.
- Working conditions in the factories.
- 11.5 hour days
- Little machinery
- Low pay
- 11.5 hour days
- Working conditions in the factories.
- Rough terrain
- Transport deficiencies in the war led to further food shortages
- Food shortages are what started International Women's Day on the 23rd February
- Shortage of bread
- 500% increase in the price of flour
- Shortage of bread
- Food shortages are what started International Women's Day on the 23rd February
- Depended on agriculture to survive and produce an income for their families.
- 75% worked in agriculture
- The Provisional Government was led by Prince Lvov.
- Didn't care about the population
- Prince Lvov was seen as like Tsar Nicholas.
- Economic discontent in the factories increased the number of frequent strikes- The July Days (3-5 July 1917)
- Didn't want Russia to look weak
- Workers hopes that factory soviets would help in August were dashed when the right of factory owners to dismiss factory workers who went on strike was confirmed.
- Economic discontent in the factories increased the number of frequent strikes- The July Days (3-5 July 1917)
- For example, By October 1917, prices were 755% above the pre-war levels.
- Food shortages
- Increasing inflation of 300% as well as increasing poverty made life even worse.
- Economic and Military Shortages
- On the battlefront during World War One, There were vast shortages of weaponry. For example, Soldiers were lucky to recieve 3 shells per day.
- There was a huge lack of resources in the factories. Non-military factories were shut down.
- During the July Days, 150,000 workers lost there jobs.
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- Increasing inflation of 300% as well as increasing poverty made life even worse.
- Food shortages
- Many farmers were conscripted into the army ..
- Many farmers were conscripted into the army ..
- By the Summer of 1917, although the Government granted an 8 hour day, wages fell as prices rose.
- For example, By October 1917, prices were 755% above the pre-war levels.
- Workers hopes that factory soviets would help in August were dashed when the right of factory owners to dismiss factory workers who went on strike was confirmed.
- Workers hopes that factory soviets would help in August were dashed when the right of factory owners to dismiss factory workers who went on strike was confirmed.
- For example, By October 1917, prices were 755% above the pre-war levels.
- Food shortages
- Increasing inflation of 300% as well as increasing poverty made life even worse.
- Economic and Military Shortages
- Economic Problems in Russia
- The workings of the Dual Authority
- Order No 1
- Order No 1
- Trotsky's role in the causes of the Russian.
- Led the Red guards during the Kornilov Affair to defend General Kornilov from starting a military dictatorship.
- Lenin was in exile in Finland.
- Bolshevik membership increased from 23000 to 250,000
- Lenin was in exile in Finland.
- Although Lenin won the 10.2 vote on the 10th October 1917 which was cruacial for the go ahead of the overthrow of the Provisional government, he organised the revolution
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- Trotsky rallied up support by sending Bolshevik representatives to the factories.
- Trotsky seized power during the Octoer Revolution on the 25th October
- Lenin bombarded the Bolsheviks with demanding letters
- He did this throughout September when he was in exile in Finland and during the July Days.
- He did this throughout September when he was in exile in Finland and during the July Days.
- Lenin bombarded the Bolsheviks with demanding letters
- Trotsky seized power during the Octoer Revolution on the 25th October
- Led the Red guards during the Kornilov Affair to defend General Kornilov from starting a military dictatorship.
- Economic Problems and the Continuation of World War One.
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