Bolshevik Revolution

Jack, Christian, John, Tyler, Anthony

Events leading up to the change

Russias economy dropped in
World War 1
This causes food
Strikes and riots occur in
St. shortages/Prices rise
Petersburg
Red guard formed, made of
Bolshevik workers

Reason for the change

Disapproval of Tsar Nicholas II
The Bolsheviks offered peace
from WWI
Food shortages blamed on the
Tsar
WWI unpopular amongst the
public
Lenin offered Peace, Bread,
and Land

Events during the change

September, Leon Trotsky becomes president, leader
of the Red Guards.
April, German government helped Lenin return.
July, Government tries to take power in the
revolution called the July Days.
August, Pro-Tsarist general Kornilov leads a revolt
against the Provisional Government.
6th of November, Trotskys Red Guard cuts off
Petrograd from the rest of Russia.

Impact of the change

Start of communist rule in Russia
Communism was when everyone had equal
distribution of rights
Big increase in support for the Bolsheviks.
Soviet: A ruling council elected by workers,
soldiers, and sailors
Lenin intended for Bolsheviks to rule the
Soviets, which would rule Russia.