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

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Russian Bolshevik Revolution: Fall of Tsarist Rule

  • The Russian Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a significant event in world history, triggered by the oppressive rule of the Russian tsars who denied people their rights, leading to poverty and suffering among the Russian population.
  • Bloody Sunday, on January 22, 1905, marked a turning point when the Tsar's army opened fire on unarmed protesters, sparking widespread unrest and eventually leading to the fall of the Tsar's regime in 1917.
  • Following the revolution, power shifted to the Bolsheviks led by Lenin, who believed in the importance of laborers, leading to the establishment of the socialist Bolshevik government and the end of the 300-year-old Tsarist rule in Russia.
  • The League of Nations was established after World War I, with Woodrow Wilson playing a key role, aiming to maintain international peace and security, promote respect among nations, and resolve disputes peacefully through negotiation or mediation.
  • Despite its aims, the League of Nations failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II in 1939, highlighting its inability to control the imperialist policies of superpowers and maintain global peace.
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