February Revolution

Question 1

When did Alexander Kerensky make a speech to the Duma?

Answer 1

13th February 1917

Question 2

What happened on 18th February 1918?

Answer 2

a full-scale strike of Putilov steel workers

Question 3

What happened on 23rd February 1917?

Answer 3

International Women’s day- women in streets demanded food and end to the war, joined with Putilov steel workers

Question 4

What happened on 25th February 1917?

Answer 4

People marched for bread

Question 5

What happened on 26th February 1917?

Answer 5

Rodzianko writes telegram to Nicholas II

Question 6

What happened on 27th February 1917?

Answer 6

“Again, that fat-bellied Rodzianko has written me a load of nonsense, which I won’t even bother to answer

Question 7

When did Nicholas II abdicate

Answer 7

7th March 1917

Question 8

Who led the Provisional Government?

Answer 8

Alexander Rodzyanko

Question 9

Why was Provisional Government formed?

Answer 9

Formed in response to the fear that the old Tsarist government in Petrograd would call in frontline troops to put down the rebellion
Became the de facto government in Russia

Question 10

How long did the Provisional Government last?

Answer 10

8 months- recognised as the legitimate government by allies