Russian Revolution Notes

For your test on World War I and the Russian Revolution, focus on: 1. Causes of WWI & Russia's Involvement: Understand the failures of Tsar Nicholas II's government in directing the war effort, including the lack of resources and incompetent leadership. 2. February Revolution: Know the significance of International Women's Day protests and how they led to Nicholas II's abdication. 3. Lenin and Bolshevik Ideology: Grasp Lenin's key promises (peace, bread, and land) and the Bolsheviks' strategy of using violence to overthrow the provisional government. 4. October Revolution: Remember how the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin and Trotsky, overthrew the Provisional Government and consolidated power. 5. Russian Civil War: Understand