Class 9 Social Science Chapter 2 First World War And Russian Revolution
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The Russian Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was triggered by the oppressive rule of the Russian tsars, leading to poverty and suffering among the population, ultimately ending the 300-year-old Tsarist rule in Russia. The League of Nations, established after World War I, aimed to maintain peace, promote respect among nations, and resolve disputes peacefully, but failed to prevent World War II due to its inability to control imperialist superpowers' policies.
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- The Russian Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was fueled by the oppressive rule of the Russian tsars, leading to poverty and suffering among the population, culminating in the fall of the Tsar's regime after Bloody Sunday in 1905.
- The League of Nations, established post-World War I with Woodrow Wilson's influence, aimed to maintain international peace but ultimately failed to prevent World War II due to its inability to control superpowers' imperialist policies and ensure global peace.
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What triggered the Russian Bolshevik Revolution of 1917?
Oppressive rule of the Russian tsars
What event marked a turning point before the fall of the Tsar's regime in 1917?
Bloody Sunday on January 22, 1905
Who led the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Lenin
What was the purpose of establishing the League of Nations after World War I?
Maintain international peace and security
What was the outcome of the League of Nations in preventing World War II?
Failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II