The abdication of the tsar (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did Russia transform into after the February Revolution successfully forced the tsar to abdicate?
What did Russia transform into after the February Revolution successfully forced the tsar to abdicate?
A republic
Why was it called the February Revolution when it actually occurred in March 1917?
Why was it called the February Revolution when it actually occurred in March 1917?
It used the Russian calendar system
What was the Duma?
What was the Duma?
The Russian parliament
What did the Duma request from Nicholas II as a final attempt at compromise?
What did the Duma request from Nicholas II as a final attempt at compromise?
A new cabinet with Duma representatives
How did Nicholas II respond to the Duma's request for a new cabinet?
How did Nicholas II respond to the Duma's request for a new cabinet?
He rejected it and dissolved parliament
What did the Duma Committee create after defying the dissolution order?
What did the Duma Committee create after defying the dissolution order?
The Provisional Government
Why did army commanders fear using force to suppress the revolution?
Why did army commanders fear using force to suppress the revolution?
Military rebellion might spread
Where was Lenin, the Bolshevik leader, during the abdication events?
Where was Lenin, the Bolshevik leader, during the abdication events?
Living in Switzerland
Where did Nicholas II sign his abdication document?
Where did Nicholas II sign his abdication document?
At Pskov
On what date did Nicholas II sign his abdication?
On what date did Nicholas II sign his abdication?
March 2, 1917
What did Grand Duke Michael do when Nicholas hoped he would accept the throne?
What did Grand Duke Michael do when Nicholas hoped he would accept the throne?
He refused to become tsar
What did Nicholas's diary entry on February 27 reveal about him?
What did Nicholas's diary entry on February 27 reveal about him?
His dangerous disconnection from crisis