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Michael I of Russia- First Romanov ruler
First reign began 22 July 1613. -
Most significant event in Alexander II's reign
his reforms, specifically the emancipation of he serfs in 1861, has been described as ‘probably the greatest single piece of state-directed social engineering in modern European history prior to the twentieth century." -
Vladmir lennin- birth and signifigance
Lenin argued for a streamlined party leadership community, one that would lead a network of lower party organizations and their workers. “Give us an organization of revolutionaries,” Lenin said, “and we will overturn Russia!” -
NIcolas I maintains power through aggressive policy
adopted an aggressive policy toward the neighboring empires to the south, namely the Ottoman Empire as well as Persia. censored books, limited education and send secret police to find reformers -
Nicholas II- last Czar of Russia
Reign ended March 15th 1917 -
2 problems that led to Czar Nicholas' abdication
Fisrt he led his country into another costly war, and discontent in Russia grew as food became scarce, soldiers became war-weary, and devastating defeats on the eastern front demonstrated the czar’s ineffectual leadership. Then the army garrison at Petrograd joined striking workers in demanding socialist reforms.