Lecture Notes on Russian Revolution and Rise of Fascism

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the Russian Revolution, the rise of fascism, and related historical events.

Era of Lenin

Era of a charismatic leader who emerged with a revolutionary movement in Russia.

Nazism

Ideology established in Germany by Hitler, revitalizing the nation with nationalism and rapid expansion.

World War I

A major cause of the Russian Revolution in 1917 due to growing internal dissent.

Peasants

The majority population in Russia before the revolution.

Russo-Japanese War

A war that dealt a significant blow to Russian nationalism.

Strikes in 1917

Led to civil unrest and mutinies in Russia, weakening Tsar Nicholas's rule.

World War 1

A major cause of the rise of fascism from 1918-1933

Treaty of Versailles

Caused misery, depression, and wounded national pride in Germany after WW1.

Communism

Scared Germany and was seen as a threat, leading to the rise of Fascism.

The Duma in 1905

A fraudulent attempt to bring change and loyalty to Russia with Tsar's allies.

The Weimar Republic

A failing system in Germany that led to the election of Hitler.

Provisional Government

Attempted to create a new constitutional democratic government in Russia.

Hitler

Violated the Treaty of Versailles by expanding military technologies to create jobs.