Q1. What were the social, economic, and political conditions in Russia before 1905?
Ans: The following were the social, economic, and political conditions in Russia before 1905:
(a) Social Conditions
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(b) Economic Conditions
(c) Political Conditions
Q2. In what ways was the working population in Russia different from other countries in Europe before 1917?
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Tsar Nicholas II
Q3. Why did the Tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917?
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Q4. Make two lists: one with the main events and the effects of the February Revolution and the other with the main events and effects of the October Revolution. Write a paragraph on who was involved in each, who the leaders were, and what the impact of each was on Soviet history.
Ans:
(a) The February Revolution
In February 1917, there were severe food shortages in the workers’ areas. Parliamentarians were against the Tsar’s decision to dissolve the Duma.
(b) The October Revolution
October RevolutionQ5. What were the main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the October Revolution?
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Q6. Write a few lines to show what you know about
(a) Kulaks
(b) The Duma
(c) Women workers Between 1900 and 1930
(d) The Liberals
(e) Stalin’s Collectivisation Programme
Ans:
(a) Kulaks
(b) The Duma
The Duma was a consultative parliament that was created with the permission of the Tsar during the 1905 Revolution.
(c) Women Workers Between 1900 and 1930
(d) The Liberals
(e) Stalin’s Collectivisation Programme
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