Assess the reasons for the abdication of the Tsar in february 1917
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[Put 9 key factors in the boxes, with the most important towards the top. You can then use this box to explain why you put them where you did!].
Peasant Unrest
There was peasant unrest
in Russia beacuse of food
shortages and transport
problems.
Food Shortages
In 1916 agricultural production began to fall because inflation made trading unprofitable.
Industrial Workers
Criticism from the Duma
Duma criticised the Tsar's leadership skills and formed a progressive bloc to stand against him.
World War 1
Heavy losses and defeats
caused discontent amongst
Russian people
Growth of Opposition
Rasputin
Became aparant leader of Russia when the tsar was on the front line
Lack of Aristoracy Support
The generals met the Tsar when he returned to Petrograd to force him to abdicate
Conclusion