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World War I Ends
World War I ends and Russia's economy and country is left in shambles. -
Russian Revolution Begins
The Bolsheviks led by Lenin attempt to overthrow Czar Nicolas II. This is the start of the Russian Revolution. -
Czar Nicolas and Royal Family are Killed
The Czar and his family are executed. This marks the beginning of the "Red Terror." -
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War Communism Policy
The War Communism policy is introduced into the country. It called for the elimination of currency, total control of agriculture and economy, and control of labor. It ruined the economy significantly and created widespread famine. In 1921, the policy is replaced with the New Economic Policy. -
Lenin Announces New Economic Policy
After the failed War Communism Policy, it is replaced with the NEP policy. This policy mainly allowed for peasants to farm the crops and reintroduction of currency. -
The Kronstadt Rebellion
People are unhappy about the War Communism Policy and its effects on their country. Soldiers and sailors attempt an anti-bolshevik revolution on Kronstadt Island, which is a military camp. -
Soviet Union is Established
The Russian Civil War has ended and the end result of it was the creation of a new country, the Soviet Union. -
Currency Reinstated
During the War Communism Policy, the currency was abolished. It is later reintroduced to the country. -
Stalin becomes leader of Soviet Union
Lenin dies and Stalin is appointed the new leader of the Soviet Union -
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Grain Shortages due to NEP
Because the peasants had to cultivate the crops, there was an insufficient amount to feed the entire country. This lead to a shortage of grain, which resulted in famine. -
Soviet Union Takes Back Full Control of Government
After the NEP was abandoned, and Stalin became the leader of the Soviet Union, he regains control of the country. Now the government is in charge of agricultural and international affairs.
