The February Revolutions

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Name 4 long term causes of the February Revolution
The shortage of food, inflation rates and increase of prices and not wages, the Okrana, the autocratic ruling of the Tsar, lack of success in the war
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What was the announcement that catalysed revolution?
That from 1st March 1917, bread would be rationed.
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By the 25th February, 50% of the capitals workforce was on strike. How many people was this?
250,000
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The Tsar ignored Rodzianko's telegram. What did he do to attempt to stop revolution?
Ordered military to kill rebels, opened up prisons
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What did the Duma do which have them the support of army?
They organised food supplies for the city.
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What did Rodzianko say to the Tsar when he offers to share powers with the Duma?
'The measures you propose are too late'
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Duma Committee organised soldiers rights to further democracy. Give 3 of them.
No honorific titles for officers, all weapons controlled by elected soldiers, all soldier elect a deputy for soviet.
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What was the announcement that catalysed revolution?

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That from 1st March 1917, bread would be rationed.

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