HIST102 20th Century World & Russian Revolution

What were the domninating powers in the 19th century?

America, Britain, + other European powers

What aspects of the world did the dominating powers control?

Politics and the economy

What was the economy like during the 20th century?

Thriving but there was still raging poverty

What ideology was falling and what ideology was rising as a consequence?

Imperialism was slowly falling off whilst nationalism was becoming increasingly popular

What kind of migration was occurring?

Migrants primarially from China, India, and Europe moving to places like N & S America

What were some of the major technlogy developments during the 20th century? time?

Communications, transport,

Describe the demographic of the Russian Empire and what it meant

It was very diverse spanning across Asia, but meant the threat of resistance was more apparent, which lead to violent ruling

What was the economic and political state of Russia?

Neither were stable, industrial revolution and enlightenment had no impact, so they were very behind compared to the rest of the world. Worries of being left behind and the military threat of Europe arose.

What idealogy reigned supreme burying another, and what did this mean?

Absolutism left little room for liberalism despite a need to modernise

What groups emerged in Russia and what did they do?

Underground political groups emerged and one assasinated Tsar Alexander II in 1881.

What other factors lead to the diminishing reputation of the Tsar?

High casualties in WWI from old weapons, rumors about the Tsar family doctor

What happened in the begining of the revolution?

Febuary 1917 Moscow and Petrograd is taken over, working alongside the workers council: SOVIET.

What was the middle of the revolution like?

A weak provisional government in charge from February to October

What did Lenin do?

In October Lenin lead the Bolsheviks to a successful revolutionary takeover