March Revolution

March Revolution
Causes:-
Long Term

o The Tzar’s deliberate flouting of his 1905 promises
o Stolypin’s Reforms – increases awareness among the people and made them demand for more freedom.
o Increasing influence of Rasputin
o Oppositional parties critical to the Tzar were increasing & reviving.
 Offered the Peasants something better.
o Autocracy – nearby Europe transformed into liberalism & republicanism.
o The Tzar was a weak man
 Easily influenced by his officers
 Did not actually witness the People’s Hardships (Only read it on paper)

Short Term
o The Tzar expected World War 1 to be a quick and resounding victory for the Russians which would restore the people’s faith in the government
o Series of Defeats
o Mass Desertions
o Tzar made a mistake in appointing himself Commander in Chief.
 Not a good military leader
 People ...