The document summarizes key events and figures related to the fall of the Romanov dynasty in Russia and the Russian Revolution. It describes Nicholas II as the last Czar who ruled until 1918 when he and his family were executed. It also discusses Rasputin's influence over the royal family, the leaders of the provisional government and Bolsheviks like Lenin, and major events that contributed to the revolution such as Bloody Sunday and the February and October Revolutions.

1. The Russian Revolution: A Dynasty in Decline

2. Nicholas II Nicholas II was the last czar of Russia. He was born on May 18, 1868. He ruled Russia for 23 years. He had five children: four daughters, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and a son named Alexei. He was married to Alexandra Fyodorovna of Hesse. He and his family were executed in 1918.

3. Rasputin Rasputin’s full name was Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin. He was known to be a Russian mystic. He claimed that he could heal Czar Nicholas II’s only son, Alexei, from hemophilia. Rasputin died a most unusual death:he was shot in the liver, lungs and head and was thrown into an icy river.

4. Alex H. Alex H. was married to her cousin, Nicholas II, the last czar of Russia. Her full German name was Victoria Alex Helene Luise Beatrice Prinzessin von Hessen und bei Rhein. Alex H. was predicted to have been hypnotized by Rasputin. Many Russians saw Alex H. as a threat because she was German.

5. Tsarevich Alexei Alexei was the youngest of the five children of Nicholas II and his wife, Alex H. He was born on August 12, 1904. He was born with an untreatable disease called “hemophilia”. He suffered this disease until his untimely death, which was before the assassination of Nicholas II and his entire family.

6. Vladimir Lenin Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks. Lenin pulled Russia out of WWI because Germany promised him leadership. Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the Provisional Government in the Winter Palace in October of 1917, also known as the October Revolution.

7. Kerensky Alexander Kerensky was the leader of the Provisional Government. The Provisional Government overthrew the tsar in February of 1917. The definition of Provisional is temporary.

8. Fall of the Duma The Duma fell during the Russian Revolution of 1917. The Duma was also known as the Provisional Government. Members of the Duma were required to be over the age of 21. Over the time period of the Duma, four existed.

9. February Revolution The February Revolution's first result was the abdication of tsar Nicholas II. The Russian citizens were greatly unsatisfied with the way tsars were running their country. The lack of food was a serious problem.

10. October Revolution The October Revolution was also known as the Bolshevik Revolution. Little did anyone know, that the October Revolution would lead to the creation of the Soviet Union. By March of 1917, the tsar was replaced by the Provisional Government. After the October Revolution, all of Russia became a communist country.

11. Bloody Sunday Bloody Sunday was the name of the march, which was organized by Father George Gapon. Thousands of workers marched towards the Winter palace with their entire families. Many innocent people were killed that day.

12. Russian Revolution The first part of the Russian Revolution was in February of 1917, also known as the February Revolution. The Second and final part of the Russian Revolution was on October of 1917, also known as the October Revolution, where Lenin led the Bolsheviks to conquer the Winter Palace.

13. St. Petersburg The capital of Russia for about 200 years was St. Petersburg until 1914. In the year of 1914, they renamed the capital of Russia as Petrograd. In the year of 1924, they changed the name to Leningrad. In 1991, the capital was renamed St. Petersburg.

14. Summer Palace(Russia) The Summer Palace was designed by a man named Domenico Trezzini. It was designed in the Baroque style. It was built for Peter the Great from 1704 to 1714. In Trezzini’s train of thought, the gigantic mansion was designed as an entertainment center and was intended only for warm weather.

15. Catherine Palace The Catherine Palace was the “summer palace” for Catherine the Great. The mansion was located approximately twenty-five kilometers east of St. Petersburg. During World War II, this palace was completely destroyed.

16. Winter Palace The Winter palace was built from 1754 to 1762. It was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The very first user for the Winter palace was Catherine the Great. The Winter Palace was located in St. Petersburg.

17. Why did the reign of the Romanov Family last so long? The Romanov family lasted so long because of the state, the church, and family. The Romanov Family reigned and ruled all of Russia from 1613 to 1918. It lasted a long period of time of approximately 300 years.

18. For what reasons did the people of Russia become disenchanted with the tsar? There are specific reasons of why the people of Russia were dissatisfied with the tsar. The people considered him weak after Russia lost the Russo-Japanese war and was cruel for the slaughter of his own people during the 1905 Revolution. Tsar Nicholas II also had a German wife. The people were suspicious of her and also of Rasputin. In spite of reforms, the life of the peasants was miserable.

19. What qualities made Lenin such a powerful leader? Vladimir Lenin (1880-1924) overheard about Russia being completely slaughtered in World War I, so he told Russia that he would give them money, food, and other supplies. Desperate for supplies, Russia was pulled out of the war, and this event was a big chance for Germany. Thus, the citizens of Russia called Lenin a Bolshevik, and traitor of Russia. Lenin was a great speaker and many of the citizens believed his message.

20. Could the Russian Revolution be avoided? The Russian Revolution was unavoidable. There were many attempts at reform- all failed. The old regime was unable to change. The mass of peasants were angry and starving. World War I only made the situation worse and the Bolsheviks were very effective in taking advantage of the turmoil and unrest. Workers, soldiers, and peasants all joined the Revolutionary movement. The old regime fell apart during the war, and the Bolsheviks took power.

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