Chapter 1 The condition of Russia before the February Revolution 1917

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What were some of Nicholas II's traits?
-An autocratic ruler, put his ministers against each other to preserve his power
-Believed in Divine Right of Kings
-Shy, said himself 'I am not prepared to be a Tsar' and given nickname 'girlie' by his dad
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What did Nicholas II call the democratic National Assembly?
A 'senseless dream'
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Which right wing group did Nicholas II support?
'Black Hundreds' who were anti semitic
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What were some reasons relating to war of why people were angry?
Battle of Tannenburg in August 1914 saw 300,000 dead or wounded
Lack of equipment- 2 rifles between 3 men, limited to 2/3 artillery shells per day
Military zones created, where all civillian authority suspended
Tsar made himself Chief in Commander without
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What were the inflation rates?
300%, salt at 483%
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Who was Rasputin?
A mystical man who healed Nicholas II's son with haemophilia, accused of womanising and drunkness yet given say in government
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Why did people dislike Alexandra, Nicholas II's wife?
She was German so they thought she was sabotaging the war effort and rumours she was having an affair with Rasputin
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Why else where people angry?
Railway system collapsed
Food shortage
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How many prime ministers were there between 1915 and 1916?
4
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