why were the bolsheviks able to seize power?
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... Why were the Bolsheviks able to seize power in 1917? A diverse group of factors sparked the fire of the Russian Revolution. Each of these problems gradually over time built up and caused what would be a major event in Russia's history. In September 1915, when the Tsar took control of the Russian Army from his uncle Grand Duke Nicholas - even though the Tsar had no experience in battlefield warfare - he tried to lead Russia into victory. However, the German opposition, the best army at the time in the world, were better equipped and experienced which lead to defeat after defeat over the Russian army. These defeats were blamed on the Tsar which led to many soldiers, by 1917, supporting the Tsar's opponents the 'Bolshevik Party'. The failure of the Tsar to deal with all of the demands made by the people worsened his reputation. He













