Overview of the Revolution
BackroundRussia was racked with turmoil between 1914-1921. Some of the upheaval was driven by WWI. Russia was ill prepared to join the war and was immediately throw on the defensive after several major losses. The Russian Army was forced to retreat and suffered from lack of resources including, ammunition and food (Smele, 2011).
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The BEGINNING if the revolutionRussia was able to correct many of the supply issues, but the political climate was already at a critical point. To correct the resource problems, Russia had to direct substantial amounts of resources away from the already resource strapped masses (Smele, 2011).
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The rise of the BolsheviksRiots paired with the desertion of the Russian army in Petrograd ended Tsar Nicholas II’s rule 1917. Without military support he was forced to abdicate. (Smele, 2011). A government was quickly established after the Tsar’s abdication, but it did not remain in power long. The military began to dissolve and with the new government lost its authority (Haslam, 1981).
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Why the revolution was revolutionary
Formation of a new nationThe revolution formed an entire nation that became extremely influential in world politics for a substantial amount of time. It also was a major step in the development of communist experimentation.
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wave of communist governmentsThis revolution acted as an example for other revolutions that followed and led to several different states created with declare communist governments.
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Learn more with media
Below are some suggestion for different pieces including movies and books that depict the Russian Revolution. Click on the images below to either watch the media or follow a link to see how you can acquire access.
The Video above is a trailer for the movie Doctor Zhivago. The movie spans pre-WWI all the way into the Russian Civil War. The movie follow the character Dr. Zhivago and his struggles during the tumultuous time period.
The image above is of Petrograd in 1917 during one of the riots. These riots were a major step in the Russian Revolution. Click on the photo above to see a free series created by the Smithsonian. The series gives a great, in color view of the mutiny of Petrograd.
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Pictured above is Leon Trotsky. He is most famously know for his book, History of the Russian Revolution. The book depicts many aspects of the revolution. lick the image above to learn more about the book and where you can purchase it.
Pictured above is journalist John Reed. John Reed followed some of the prominent Bolshevik socialists during the time of the uprising. He wrote his account of the events in his book, Ten Days that Shook the World. Click the image above to find out more about his book.
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