The Russian Revolution

Russian Revolution
- The Russian Revolution consisted of 2 events; the February Revolution and the October Revolution. The February Revolution resulted in moving the Tsar Nicholas II from power and developed crazy street riots. The Russians were also part of World War I but then gave up because they had very little gun supply and weak armies. when the people in front of the line with guns died, the people behind them had to go and pick up their guns.

The Russians had a revolution because they did not like their leader too much (Czar). Some of the major causes that led to this Revolution was because of the major defeat of Russia by Germany. This caused food shortages, and loss of land. The Russians had a leader to their revolution, his name was Vladamir Lenin. He had the same idea ask Karl Marx and his communism. Vladamir Lenin was also the leader of the Bolshevik party, which was a communist party. During the Revolution the Russians killed their old king and his family.

Causes of WWI

-World War I

-Imperialism causes: Africa and parts of Asia were always struggling European countries, because of the raw materials this country provided. The increasing competition and desire for bigger empires, let to more meetings which helped lead into World War I.

-Militarism: By 1914, Germany had their greatest military increase and became stronger. Both Germany & and Great Britian increased their navy forces at this period of time. Germany and Russia's military establishment had a greater influence on the public. The increase of the military power helped lead to World War I.

-Nationalism: A big cause for the World War was because people didnt want slavic people in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be a part of Austria Hungary but to be a part of Serbia.