The february Revolution Flashcards
(10 cards)
What were the key weaknesses of Tsar Nicholas II that contributed to the February Revolution?
Indecisive, weak, and unwilling to abandon autocracy.
How did World War I impact Russia’s stability before the February Revolution?
It negatively affected morale and the economy.
Why did the military mutiny during the February Revolution?
Peasant soldiers refused to shoot protestors, many were young recruits, and officers sympathized with the masses.
What was Order No. 1, and what did it establish?
A charter granting soldiers’ rights, including elected committees, political control by the Soviet, and equal treatment for soldiers and officers.
How did the Tsar respond to pressure from his generals during the revolution?
He resigned, named his brother as the new Tsar (who refused), and his family was placed under house arrest.
What role did urban workers play in the February Revolution?
They were armed, disaffected, and engaged in increasing strike actions.
Why were peasant soldiers conflicted during the revolution?
They were ordered to shoot fellow peasant protestors, causing moral opposition.
What was the political state of Russia before the February Revolution?
The system was corrupt, ineffective, and resisted reforms demanded by the growing middle class.
How did the Petrograd Soviet assert control over the military?
Through Order No. 1, which gave soldiers’ committees control over weapons and required obedience to the Soviet.
What happened to the Tsar and his family after his abdication?
They were placed under house arrest.
