Russian Revolution
Definition
The Russian Revolution refers to a period of political and social revolution across the territory of the Russian Empire, commencing in 1917 with the abolition of monarchy and concluding in 1923 with the Bolshevik establishment of the Soviet Union. It involved mass unrest, military mutinies, and changes in government structure.
Related terms
Bolsheviks: A radical majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party which became the Communist Party after seizing power in the October phase of the Russian Revolution in 1917.
Tsar Nicholas II: The last Emperor of Russia whose reign saw Imperial Russia go from being one of the foremost great powers of the world to economic and military collapse.
Communism: A political theory derived from Karl Marx advocating class war leading to a society where all property is publicly owned, each person works according to their ability and receives according to their needs.
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AP European History
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AP World History: Modern - 3.4 Comparison in Land-Based Empires
Practice Questions (4)
Which of the following was a significant cause of the Russian Revolution in 1917?
During the Russian Revolution, what were the key differences between the ideologies of the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks?
What if the Russian Revolution had led to a democratic government instead of Soviet Communism?
What sets apart Karl Marx's concept of communism from Vladimir Lenin's implementation during the Russian Revolution?
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