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Russian Revolution
Term | Definition |
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Tsar/Czar | A king or emperor or Russia; taken from the second half of the Roman word Caesar, meaning ruler or emperor. |
Bloody Sunday | 1905; peaceful march by Russians, guards fired on the crowd killing hundreds |
Vladimir Lenin | Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution. First head of USSR (b.1870-d.1924) |
Karl Marx | (1818-1883) philosopher, political economist, sociologist, humanist, theorist, and revolutionary, often recognized as the father of communism. Analysis of history led to his belief that communism would replace capitalism and create a classless society. |
Communism | A theoretical system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership belonging to the community as a whole rather than individuals or the government/state. |
Proletariat | Marx's term for the exploited class. The mass of workers who do not own the means of production and must work for others. |
Bourgeoisie | The middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people who make enough to invest in businesses |
Duma | Russian Parliament or Congress. A Legislative body that passes laws. |
February/March Revolution | The 1917 overthrow of Tsar Nicolas and the establishment of a provisional (temporary) government. |
October/November Revolution | The 1917 revolution which placed the Bolsheviks into power and established the USSR. |
White Army | The Anti-Bolshevik army which supported the Tsar and the Royal Family of Russia. |
Red Army | The name of the Soviet Union's military. |