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Causes of the February 1917 revolution

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Was the Great War the most important cause of the February 1917 revolution? During the period of 1905 to 1917 in Russia many changes occurred, which ultimately led to the falling of the Tsar Nicholas the second's reign. As these changes occurred, the stability of the Tsar as ruler became questionable. He began to lose the support of his people and the country seemed to be falling deeper and deeper into crisis. Chain events from 1905 to 1917 combined were enough for the Russian society to look elsewhere for a new leader to govern their country in a better way. Poverty became severe and working conditions worsened, so much so that the Russian citizens no longer worried about disrespecting their powerful leader. They understood fully that their situation could not get any worse and they were willing to fight for a change, causing the Russian revolution to occur and the Tsar...

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