Tsarist Russia

February Revolution 1917

1. The February Revolution took place in the Russian city of _____.

2. The revolution led to the abdication of Tsar _____.

3. One major cause of the revolution was Russia’s involvement in _____, which caused heavy losses and economic hardship.

4. Many peasants were unhappy because they had little access to _____, which was mostly controlled by nobles and the church.

5. The workers in Russia faced poor conditions, including low wages and long hours in _____.

6. Food shortages and high prices led to massive protests, especially by _____, who started demonstrations on International Women’s Day.

7. The Tsar’s decision to personally command the army in _____ left the government weak and leaderless.

8. The Russian army began to collapse when soldiers started _____, refusing to fight for the Tsar.

9. After the revolution, the Tsar was replaced by the _____, which struggled to maintain power.

10. The downfall of the monarchy set the stage for the _____ Revolution later in 1917.

Russo-Japanese War

1. The Russo-Japanese War was fought between _____ and _____.

2. The war was primarily over control of _____ and _____ in East Asia.

3. One of the biggest Russian defeats occurred at the naval battle of _____ in 1905.

4. The war began in _____, when Japan launched a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur.

5. Russia underestimated Japan, believing it was a weak power due to its _____.

6. The war ended with the signing of the _____, which was mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

7. The defeat in the Russo-Japanese War weakened Tsar Nicholas II’s authority and contributed to the _____ Revolution.

8. Russia's loss exposed the weaknesses of its _____, which was outdated and poorly led.

9. One reason Japan won the war was its superior use of _____, allowing faster troop movements and supply lines.

10. This was the first time in modern history that an _____ nation defeated a major European power in war.

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October Manifesto

1. The October Manifesto promised the creation of a _____, an elected parliament that would represent the people.

2. One of the reforms in the October Manifesto guaranteed _____ for all citizens, including freedom of speech, assembly, and press.

3. The October Manifesto allowed for the formation of _____ and political parties that were previously banned.

4. The _____ was promised to give more people the right to vote, especially the middle class. (extension of voting rights)

5. The Tsar promised that the _____ would have the right to approve or reject laws, limiting his absolute power.

6. The October Manifesto included a promise to protect citizens from arbitrary arrest, stating that people could not be jailed without _____.

7. The October Manifesto led to the establishment of a _____, which was supposed to work alongside the Tsar, but had little real power.

Fundamental Laws

1. The Fundamental Laws stated that the _____ had the right to approve all laws and decrees, but the Tsar still had absolute power over important matters like war and peace.

2. According to the Fundamental Laws, the _____ remained the ultimate ruler of Russia, holding supreme power over all decisions, including dissolving the Duma.

3. The Fundamental Laws declared that the Tsar could _____ the Duma at any time, without needing the Duma’s consent.

4. The Fundamental Laws made it clear that only the Tsar had the right to appoint and remove _____ from their positions.

5. According to the Fundamental Laws, the _____ (representatives of the people) had limited power, and its role was mainly advisory rather than legislative.

6. The Fundamental Laws stated that any law passed by the Duma could be vetoed by the _____.

7. The Fundamental Laws gave the Tsar the authority to make changes to the Constitution without consulting the _____.

Outcomes of the Dumas

1. The _____ Duma was convened in 1906 and was dominated by liberal factions but was dissolved after only 73 days by Tsar Nicholas II.

2. The _____ Duma was more radical, with a significant presence of Socialists and was dissolved after just three months in 1907.

3. The _____ Duma was convened in 1907 after electoral reforms reduced the influence of liberal and radical groups, and it lasted its full five-year term until 1912.

4. The _____ Duma was convened in 1912, and it was dissolved by Tsar Nicholas II in February 1917, at the time of the February Revolution.

5. The 2nd Duma was dissolved by Tsar Nicholas II in _____ after only three months due to tensions over land reform.

6. The _____ Duma was the first to last its full term, from 1907 to 1912, and passed many laws to improve public health, education, and the military.

7. The _____ Duma was known for being more conservative and loyal to the Tsar due to electoral reforms that favored conservative groups.

8. The _____ Duma declared itself a Provisional Government in 1917 during the February Revolution and took control after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.

Bolsheviks

1. The _____ were a Marxist revolutionary group led by Vladimir Lenin that aimed to establish a communist government in Russia.

2. The Bolsheviks were a faction of the _____ Party, which split into two groups in the early 1900s.

3. The Bolsheviks seized power during the _____ Revolution in October 1917, overthrowing the Provisional Government.

4. The Bolsheviks promised peace, land, and bread to the people, including redistributing _____ to peasants.

5. The Bolsheviks pulled Russia out of _____ by signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918.

6. After the revolution, the Bolsheviks established a one-party state, which eventually became known as the _____.

7. The Bolshevik leader _____ played a key role in the October Revolution and later became the first leader of the Soviet Union.

8. The Bolsheviks fought against the _____ (a coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces) in the Russian Civil War (1917-1922) to maintain control of Russia.

9. The Bolsheviks promoted the idea of _____, where the working class would control the means of production.

10. The Bolshevik revolution led to the _____, a key political and social transformation that eliminated the monarchy and aristocracy.

Liberal Ideas and Reforms

1. The Tsar had the power to _____ laws even if the Duma disagreed with them.

2. The Duma was allowed to _____ laws, but the Tsar had to approve them before they could become official.

3. The Tsar could _____ the Duma at any time, preventing it from meeting.

4. The Tsar had the right to appoint and _____ ministers without needing approval from the Duma.

5. The Duma could not pass any _____ without the Tsar's approval, meaning it had limited power.

6. The Tsar had the right to declare _____, giving him total control over the country in emergencies.

7. The Duma could only meet when the Tsar decided to call for it and could be _____ at his will.

8. The Tsar had full control over the _____, meaning he could make decisions about the military without involving the Duma.

9. The Duma was able to suggest _____ to the Tsar, but the final decision was always in the Tsar's hands.

10. Under the Fundamental Laws, the Tsar was officially declared to be the _____, with unlimited power over Russia.