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A. Nicholas had engaged Russia in World War I. Many lives had been lost and a victory seemed unattainable. B. The czars family became associated with a faith healer named Rasputin. Rasputin's scandalous behavior shocked Russia. C. There were many food shortages during the cold winter of 1916-1917.
The people demanded food, but A. The new government proclaimed civil liberties and promised democratic elections. B. The government was unable to withdraw Russia from World War I. This government became associated with the destruction of the war. C. Workers and peasants revolted against the landlords and factory
owners. Peasants expropriated (or took over) land and factories
were closed when workers refused to work. B. Lenin, the leader of the Bolsheviks, remained in hiding as an enemy of the government. He encouraged a revolt against landlords and factory owners. C. On the night of November 6, the Bolsheviks attacked the Russian capital and met little resistance from the provisional government.
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