The document outlines the causes of the Russian Revolution between 1917 and 1939, highlighting the failures of Czar Nicholas II during World War I, his incompetence in military leadership, and the negative influence of Rasputin. It discusses the rise of the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, who promised 'peace, land, and bread' to address the needs of suffering workers and peasants. Ultimately, the document concludes with the abdication and execution of the Romanov family, marking the end of their rule.

1. Causes of the Russian Revolution 1917-1939

2. Russia in World War I

3. World War I Men were not well armed and lacked food and supplies Czar Nicholas II went to the front lines to help the troops, which left his wife Alexandra in charge (the people didn’t trust her since she was German) The Czar was incompetent on the battlefront.

4. Failures of the Czar Czar Nicholas II attempts to be patriotic and command the army on the frontlines He is very incompetent as a military commander He ignores the needs of the commoners.

5. RASPUTIN

6. Rasputin Self-proclaimed “Holy man” He eased the suffering of Alexandra’s hemophiliac son He influenced Alexandra so much that people were placed in positions of power because HE said so. Alexandra was warned about Rasputin’s power yet did nothing. Rasputin was killed by Russian nobles who feared the loss of the monarchy. Alexei Romanov

7. The Bolsheviks

8. Rise of the Bolsheviks Vladimir Lenin believed that a Revolution of the people over the powers that be and bring rise to a “dictatorship of the proletariat” Lenin and the Bolsheviks promised the people “Peace, Land, and Bread.” Lenin was able to unite the workers in revolution and drive the temporary government out.

9. The People Rise Up!

10. Neglect of the Workers and the Poor Disease and famine spread across Russia. The troops fighting the war did not have food and supplies and neither did the people Lenin’s promises appealed to the people because the current government could not provide the people with food or land.

11. The End of the Romanovs In March of 1917 the Czar Nicholas II abdicates his power and then a temporary government is formed. In July of 1918 the Czar and his entire family are executed.

12. History Vs. Hollywood All of the Romanov’s were killed FALSE