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Russian Revolution

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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.
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