Czar Nicholas II

Who

Czar Nicholas: as the conditions in Russia worsen the czar of Russia is losing control. The czar is unable to deal with changes in society.

Where

In Russia

When

Became Czar: 1994-1917 Abdicated: Czar abdicated on March 17th 1917 Executed: July 17. 1918 Declared provisional Gov't: March 12th 1917 Bolshevik Revolution: October 16, 1917 - November 6th, 1917

What

- Before revolution, Russia is ruled by a monarchy (the czar) - The czar's powers were unlimited - He believed that he was the absolute ruler appointed by god - In 1917 during the month of March, there is large scale violence in Petrograd. The liberals overthrew the monarchy. This happened because the liberals were unhappy with Nicholas for keeping them in WW1 despite poverty and starvation at home. Nicholas is executed along with his family on July 17, 1918.

Why

He was the last Czar of Russia under Romanov rule. He is forced to abdicate by Petrograd insurgents and a provincial Government is installed in his place.