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    Russian Revolution Paragraph The regimes of Nicholas II, the Provisional Government, and the Bolsheviks all did not care for the lower class of Russia and tend to their basic needs, like food and protection from weather, instead these governments suppressed the people and forced them into following their ideas. When Nicholas II was ruling, the peasants and lower class were in famine and poverty. Soldiers were forced into fighting a war they did not want to fight, which they ended up losing bringing

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    In Yekaterinburg Russia, Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed on July 17 1918, bringing an end to the three-century-old Romanov dynasty. They were murdered by Bolshevik troops led by Yakov Yurovsky , the commandant of The House of Special Purpose. Following WWI, sever strain was placed on Russia's weak government and economy, resulting in mass shortages and hunger. The people and soldiers turned against the Tsar, losing faith in his authority and power due to the mismanagement and failure

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    Russia was a rural country that once had regime. The majority of Russia was profoundly poor and the few that were rich were extremely wealthy. Their last ruler had been Tsar Nicholas II who was not a natural leader; in fact most people could describe him as a reluctant and feeble monarch. Russia suffered numerous revolutions and defeats in wars under the regime. As a result their country was damaged, economically and socially. Russia was poverty stricken particularly in the countryside where the

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    falling from power as quickly as they rose to it. Often, rulers are killed or removed from their position simply because someone else wanted their power. Bad choices also affect the people's support of their leaders. Both Julius Caesar and Czar Nicholas II had to make choices, as every ruler does. They lived centuries apart; just how similar can their lives be? Julius Caesar had a very long path to his position of leadership. Starting out as a soldier, he worked his way up in power, conquering lands

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    essays I have selected take different approaches concerning Tsar Nicholas II and his decision making process. The two men take not only different approaches to the tsar but arrive at different conclusions. Rotem Kowner’s essay, Nicholas II and the Japanese body: Images and decision-making on the eve of the Russo-Japanese War, examines Nicholas’s attitude toward the Japanese and how it affected his decision. Raymond Esthus’s essay, Nicholas II and the Russo-Japanese War, shows Nicholas’s commitment to

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    For my comparison essay, I have chosen to compare Julius Caesar to Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Both men were rulers of their country at different times in life. Julius Caesar was the ruler of Ancient Rome, and Czar Nicholas was a ruler of Russia. Julius Caesar was the ruler during 46-44B.C., and Czar Nicholas was the ruler of Russia during the year 1894 until his forced abdication in 1917. Both were dictators, but only Nicholas II was forced in abdication when he would not respond to demands of the

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    Czar Nicholas II Czar Nicholas II was the final czar in Russia. He was given the throne after his father died and he was not suited for the job of being a ruler. Despite his inexperience he took command of the army assuming an autocratic ruler role. Nicholas II was represented by Mr. Jones in the book Animal Farm. They both were harsh and cruel rulers that were eventually forced to leave. Nicholas II was the oldest son born of Alexander III who died in 1894 when Nicholas inherited the throne

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    Allegory In Animal Farm

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    Animal Farm by George Orwell, is an allegory for the Russian Revolution. One allegory can be seen through Czar Nicholas II, who represents Mr.Jones. In Animal Farm the animals defeat and overthrow Mr.Jones, a bad farmer who mistreats his animals. The animals try to recover from the horrible reign of Mr.Jones, and the story is about how they live after overthrowing the farmer. Czar Nicholas II and Mr.Jones both struggled with their subjects and eventually were not fit to be a leader anymore so lost

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    throughout the novel is concerned. Tsar Nicholas II led Russia into failure in the Russo-Japanese war as well as World War I and allowed the shootings of over one thousand protesters on Bloody Sunday; these actions inspired Orwell to create a representation of tsar Nicholas II in the character Mr.Jones who is known for being drunk and forgetful. Tsar Nicholas II the last tsar of Russia was born on May 18th 1868 to the tsar Alexander III in Krasnoye Selo. Nicholas II is known in Russian history as a neglectful

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    year dynasty. These momentous factors range from tsar Nicholas II, the last tsar of Russia’s autocratic rule, his refusal to meet the demands for reform, and above all his incompetency as a leader. On the 20th October 1894 Nicholas II ascended the throne as tsar of Russia. He idolised the concept of continuing to rule Russia under the autocratic system, in the same way his father and predecessor Alexander III had done so. However, Nicholas lacked the qualities and characters of the autocratic style

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