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**http://msl2010februaryrevolution.wikispaces.com** **Outline: The Russian Revolution** __The Russian Revolution__: a series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. The Tsar was replaced by a provisional government in the February Revolution. In the October Revolution, this provisional government was replaced by a Bolshevik (Communist) government headed by Vladimir Lenin. __The February Revolution__: the first of two revolutions in Russia in 1917, whose immediate result was the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, the collapse of Imperial Russia and the end of the Romanov dynasty. Tsarism was replaced by a Russian Provisional Government under Prince Georgy Lvov, an alliance between liberals and socialists who wanted to instigate political reform, creating a democratically-elected executive and constituent assembly. __Vladimir Lenin__: Russian Marxist revolutionary and communist politician who led the October Revolution of 1917. As leader of the [|Bolsheviks], he headed the [|Soviet] state during its initial years (1917–1924), as it fought to establish control of Russia in the [|Russian Civil War] and worked to create a [|socialist] economic system.
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__Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova__: She was not a woman loved by the Russian people. Was Queen, had four daughters and finally had a son whom she spoiled. Revealed her secret about having Hemophilia. They hated her for being German and passing it onto her children, however, she was later named a Saint by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1981. __Nicholas Romanov II__: He was 5”6’ took power in 1914 t the age of 26. Introduced Russia to World War II which was a disgrace because it caused a lot of inflation. He was one of the best educated monarchs and recognized as a saint. Hated by many because he hid behind forces and didn’t take control of all his power. Nicknamed “Bloody Nicholas” because of Bloody Sunday. Granted Russia’s first constitution. __Romanov Family Murder__: After the Feb. Revolution, the family had to go into the Governor’s mansion. They had small portions of food. Yakov Yurovsky, the Superintendent of the House of Special Purpose, he came in the house and came and killed Nicholas. Tried to frame the murder on other people. He shot everyone in the family or stabbed them. They put the dead family in a car but it broke down. Yekaterinburg is where they put the bodies. In 2008, 2 of the children were finally identified and where buried by the Russian government. __Romanov Children__: Sarah, Crystal, and Hannah Wilson
 * Olga**- close with Tatiana, enjoyed helping others, spent time with her family, and had an independent, honest, and compassionate disposition.
 * Tatiana**- headed Red Cross, was practical, beautiful, and a natural leader, and religious like her mother.
 * Maria**- the flirt, called “fat little bow-wow” by her sisters, was often envied by her siblings despite her stubborn and gentle spirit.
 * Anastasia-** was a lively spirit who often pranked and found herself in trouble. She was bright and liked to perform plays. Many believed she escaped execution like Maria.
 * Alexei**- was a hemophiliac and was thought to be the love child of his mother and Rasputin. He was a simple child though spoiled by all those around him. He was confined to his wheelchair due to a sledding accident.
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