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The March revolution of 1917 (also known as the February Revolution and the spring Revolution) occur in Russia during WW1. It all stared when 90 000 textile workers went on strike in Russia protesting about the shortage of fuel and bread. Many people joined and by the end of the week 400 000 people had joined the cause. Signs that said "Down with the Tsar" and "Down with the war" were displayed. The Tsar (or czar spelt both ways) had banned protesting so he sent out the military to shoot the protesters. Instead the army shot their officers and joined the cause. Since the Czar had lost his army he offerer his position to his brother who refused and since his brother wouldn't take position the Czar abdicated. Several members of the Duma were chosen to set up a provisional government (temporary). They stayed in power until the the Fall Revolution. As for the Czar and his family they were sent to house arrest, then excelled, and finally they were executed. Rumor has it that one of the Czar's children, Anastasia, escaped the death. *Note- Many people also believe that the revolution occurred because people doubted the Czar because he was friends with Rasputin, aka the Mad Monk. Rasputin was a drunk who slept around with many women. The Czar and his family only put up with Rasputin because they believed that he could heal the Czar's only son Alexi, who was a hemophiliac. The public never knew about Alexi's decease because it would be seen as a weakness and perhaps people would have killed him so that the dynasty would end.
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What did the March revolution in 1917 force?
In Russia, the 1917 March revolution forced Czar Nicholas to step down from the Russian throne.
The provisional government that ruled Russia after the March 1917 Revolution was?
The provisional Government that ruled Russia after the March 1917 Revolution was chosen by the Duma.
A leader of the provisional government that assumed power after the march 1917 revolution was?
Alexander Kerensky was a leader of the provisional government that assumed power after the March 1917 revolution.
When was the first political revolution?
The very first revolution was in 1905. The very first of the 1917 revolutions was in February/March 1917
What events occurred on March 8 1917?
Russia's February revolution began.
When did the first part of the Russian revolution happen?
The "first part" of the Russian Revolution refers to the first of two revolution that occurred in 1917. The first one, known as the February Revolution, began on February 22, 1917 (Russian Old Style date; March 2 New Style) and ended on March 2, 1917 (Russian Old Style date: March 15 New Style) when the Tsar abdicated.
Was Czar Nicholas II in power during the Bolshevik revolution?
No, Tsar Nicholas II was already out of power during the Bolshevik Revolution. He had abdicated his throne in March 1917 during the February Revolution of 1917. This revolution was not the Bolshevik Revolution. The Bolshevik Revolution began on October 25, 1917 (according to the old style Russian calendar).
What was the date of the Bolshevik Revolution?
The Bolshevik Revolution took place on October 25, 1917 (Old Style calendar) It was March 7, 1917 under the New Style calendar.
When were the communist revolutions?
The first communist revolution was on October 25, 1917, according to the calendar then in use in Russia. The date was March 7, 1917 according to the calendar in use in western and other nations. This revolution is known as the October Revolution or Bolshevik Revolution. The other revolution in 1917, known as the February Revolution was not a communist revolution.
What was the immediate causes of the revolution?
The immediate cause of the first revolution in March 1917 was the disastrous impact of the First World War.
What events occurred on March 8 1917 in petrograd?
Russia's February revolution began.
After the March 1917 revolution was ruled by who?
The Provisional Government ruled Russia after the March Revolution. It was headed first by Prince Georgy Lvov then Alexander Kerensky. Lenin did not take over till after the October Revolution.
