Russia DBQ Flashcards
When, and where was “Bloody Sunday”?
St. Petersburg, near the winter palace of Tsar Nicholas II, 1905
Who lead the strike?
Father Gapon (Russian Orthodox priest)
For what reason were the workers protesting during Bloody Sunday?
Better working conditions, universal suffrage, right to strike
How many protestors?
150,000 - 200,000
Why was this event called Bloody Sunday?
Royal troops fired upon the crowd, killing scores.
What is Karl Marxism?
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?)
What are the followers of Marxism called?
Mensheviks
How does Leninism differ from Marxism?
In Leninism the proletariat has no class consciousness, and will not lead a revolution. The proletariat need intelligentsia (including Lenin).
What were the followers of Leninism called?
Bolsheviks (meaning majority)
What was a proletariat?
A member of the working class (means; meant to produce offspring)
What was a Bourgeoisie?
The Bourgeoisie were the owners who had power over the proletariats.
When was the February Revolution?
1917
Reasons for the February Revolution (background)
Russia is not ready for WWI, this leads to food shortages, inflation, and a large number of soldiers dying/losing in battle.
Details of February Revolution
Women’s march against food rationing, revolt becomes more serious with soldiers joining.
Aftermath of February Revolution
Tsar Nicholas II abdicates, leaving duma in charge, however duma is not adequate.
