Russia DBQ Flashcards

1
Q

When, and where was “Bloody Sunday”?

A

St. Petersburg, near the winter palace of Tsar Nicholas II, 1905

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2
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Who lead the strike?

A

Father Gapon (Russian Orthodox priest)

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3
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For what reason were the workers protesting during Bloody Sunday?

A

Better working conditions, universal suffrage, right to strike

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4
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How many protestors?

A

150,000 - 200,000

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5
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Why was this event called Bloody Sunday?

A

Royal troops fired upon the crowd, killing scores.

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6
Q

What is Karl Marxism?

A

Industrialization creates class struggle between owners and working class, workers will be driven into poverty and revolt. Eventually, people collectively own the means of production in a classless society. (Communism?)

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7
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What are the followers of Marxism called?

A

Mensheviks

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8
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How does Leninism differ from Marxism?

A

In Leninism the proletariat has no class consciousness, and will not lead a revolution. The proletariat need intelligentsia (including Lenin).

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9
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What were the followers of Leninism called?

A

Bolsheviks (meaning majority)

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10
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What was a proletariat?

A

A member of the working class (means; meant to produce offspring)

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What was a Bourgeoisie?

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The Bourgeoisie were the owners who had power over the proletariats.

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12
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When was the February Revolution?

A

1917

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13
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Reasons for the February Revolution (background)

A

Russia is not ready for WWI, this leads to food shortages, inflation, and a large number of soldiers dying/losing in battle.

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Details of February Revolution

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Women’s march against food rationing, revolt becomes more serious with soldiers joining.

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15
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Aftermath of February Revolution

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Tsar Nicholas II abdicates, leaving duma in charge, however duma is not adequate.

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16
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October Revolution background

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Bolsheviks are rising into power, Lenin’s slogan deeply resonates, still disagreement in Russia between Reds and Whites.

17
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October Revolution

A

The bolsheviks storm the winter palace and seize power. Nicholas II and his family are executed.

18
Q

Who were the Reds and Whites

A

Reds were the Bolsheviks and Whites were anti-Bolsheviks, the two were enemies.

19
Q

What was Lenin’s famous slogan

A

“Bread, Peace, and Land!”