what were the 3 causes of the Russian Revolution.?

Question

3 causes of the Russian Revolution. How did each cause allow the Bolsheviks to gain control and overthrow the czar?

Answer 1

I can think of more than 3, but from the reading I've done (I like reading about the Romanovs), Nicholas wasn't ready to take over as Tsar of Russia when his father died suddenly. His wife, Alexandra, listened to Rasputin too much, and may not have been in touch with the people. Nicholas also wouldn't listen to the people who wanted more of a democratic type government, the formation of the Dumas I believe but instead decided to be the head of the country instead of "sharing" it.

This all led to uprisings, the Bolsheviks taking control, the murder and assasination of the Romanov family itself and their relatives and friends (all a political move--my 2 cents) and even Rasputin's death who was also murdered by cousins of the Romanovs

Suzanne

Answer 2

The underlying main causes of the revolution was the failure of the Russian autocracy to meet the demands of a growing society for a say in government, the tyranny of the tsars and the oppression of the poor and working class by the police state.

The almost overnight industrial revolution that created working class and middle class that demanded rights. The continued oppression of those serfs who were given their freedom but continued to be tied to the land and villages - they were not free.

The Tsar had the opportunity to correct all of these problems after the 1905 'Dress Rehersal' Revolution that came about after the disastrous defeat of the Russian Fleet by Japan in 1905. While the Tsar set up the Duma or Parliament, he refused to accept a constitutional monarchy and limitation of his own powers. He relied heavily on right wing Prime Ministers such as Stolypin to control the Duma and allow him to exercise his authority as Tsar.

The sparks that actually set the revolution off was the failure of the Russian army and food shortages in the First World War, the accusations of corruption by Rasputin and his alleged control of the Russian Royal family, and the nobility's hatred of the German Empress Alexandra.

Answer 3

Please remember that the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia during the October Revolution phase of the Russian Revolution of 1917, but that the Tsar and family did not die until August 1917.

Major problem was that the Tsar was on the battle field and taking command. He had no experience and did not listen to those who did. He lead thousands to their deaths.

People in Russia were still surfs with no rights, but the world was changing. People began to move to work in factories, however their were still tied to their hometowns or mirs. They still had to return home for different time of the year and had no ability to become a working class like the rest of the world.

Answer 4

1. World War I--The people were upset over the money spent on the war. They were poor and forced to fight a way they didn't care about.

2. Disgruntled serfs wanting power. Serfs had felt angry for centuries. Lenin promised "Bread, Land, Peace and All Power to the Soviets.

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Answer 5

To which Russian Revolution do you refer?There were three or more of them in the early part of last century. Westernization..... In 1905, the Russian aristocracy had become fascinated by all things western, including ideas. The idea of freedom, of a representative rform of government, was sown, as was the desire for an education. Emancipation of the serfs caused a need for arable land, something much of Russia does not have. So the people were very hungry. Corruption in government,,,,, in 1905, the Duma ( assembly) took over most of the government of Nicholas II, who made some disastrous decisions during the Russio-Japanese war. Corruption ran rampant, as the duma was very corrupt. By the beginnings of 1917, these ideas had a lot of time to ferment, becoming an intoxicating brew to the masses of hungry people, who only wanted to better themselves.

Answer 6

The Bolsheviks didn't overthrow the Czar! He abdicated and Alexander Kerensky formed the First Provisional Republic in February of 1917. Lenin and Trotsky didn't march from Dom Smolny to the Marinsky Palace in Saint Petersburg to overthrow the Kerensky government until October of the year. What teacher just lost you eight months of Russian History? He ought to lose his credentials for that!

Answer 7

J.P.Morgan & Co. Funded it from NY created the Bank of the North to bankroll the Revolution. Trotsky was their money man agent. Woodrow Wilson (who Morgan said was a great politician because once bought he stays bought!) sent troops to Russia to protect the Bolsheviks to consolidate power. And later Rockefeller Standard Oil kept the hope of cheap labor and inputs alive and Baku Oil reserves (that Rockefeller wanted to keep away from Harry Sinclair). That's how . . . and . . . why? Well, oil, money, and a little word called "hegemony." Aw, now I gave away the secrets, darn!