Causes of the Russian Revolution

How long was the peasants’ workday?

• 4-6 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 12-14 hours

• 16-18 hours

How did the working conditions add to peasant unrest before the Russian Revolution?

• By improving their quality of life

• By increasing their dissatisfaction and hardship

• By providing better wages and hours

• By granting them more land

What types of poor working conditions inspired the industry workers to approach the Winter Palace on January 22, 1905?

• Long working hours, low wages, and unsafe environments

• High salaries and good benefits

• Flexible work schedules and paid vacations

• Short working hours and safe conditions

What were the worker’s demands?

• Higher wages and better working conditions

• Longer working hours

• Fewer holidays

• No change in current policies

What would have been some of your thoughts if you were with the workers who were being killed by the Czar’s soldiers at the Winter Palace?

• I would have felt fear and anger at the violence.

• I would have supported the Czar’s actions.

• I would have been indifferent to the situation.

• I would have tried to escape without any thoughts.

Rasputin had influence over government decisions when he was close to the Czar’s family. How does this support the claim that the government was corrupt?

• It shows that personal relationships, not merit, determined government decisions.

• It shows that the government was democratic.

• It shows that the government was efficient and fair.

• It shows that the government was isolated from outside influence.

What effect did the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War have on the Russian people?

• It strengthened the Russian people's support for the Tsar.

• It led to increased unrest and dissatisfaction among the Russian people.

• It resulted in immediate economic prosperity for Russia.

• It caused the Russian people to support further wars in Asia.

Why were the Russian people unhappy with their country’s involvement in World War I?

• Because they were winning the war

• Because the war caused economic hardship and many casualties

• Because they wanted to support the Tsar

• Because they wanted to expand Russian territory

What spurred the March Revolution of 1917?

• Food shortages and military defeats

• Industrial growth and prosperity

• Peaceful reforms by the Tsar

• Foreign investment in Russia

How successful was the provisional government set up by the Duma?

• It was highly successful and lasted for many years.

• It was moderately successful and brought stability.

• It was largely unsuccessful and failed to maintain power.

• It was never established.