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Why did the Romanov Dynasty Collapse? Why did these factors lead to the Collapse?  ANALYSIS Introduction  

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Alter question around to produce topic statement  introduce about political and social discontent amongst the people who brought the overthrow of the Romanov Dynasty Points: Failure to address the warnings of reform from the Russo-Japanese and Crimean War (1094-1905)  these failures ultimately made a re-emergence within WWI which held to discredit the Romanov Dynasty and led to the wars failure, stirring up discontent and growth in opposition of the people With the addition of the Tsar’s incompetence who amplified these factors from a lack of reforms, fuelling political discontent, it significantly added to the reasons for the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty.

Point 1: Failure to address the warnings of reforms from the previous wars of 1904-1905 (Russo-Japanese & Crimean War) 

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Left with a central government structure that dated back to the beginning of the nineteenth century  didn’t address reforms of organisation of government despite ‘failures’ highlighted by Crimean War Pressure for change started to begin within this time however the demands weren’t met Sparked social unrest: military leaders lack the knowledge resulting in military incompetence, rapid industrialisation brought public health problems, Trans-Siberian railway unfinished Famine brought into view the corruption and inefficiency of the government, showing the weaknesses in the social structure, a huge warning to the government Led to poor reforms such as the introduction of the Duma, however this was greatly diminished  emergence of revolutionary and political groups Crimean War was the catalyst for the most extreme economic political and economic reform  plagued by poor supplies, an inefficient transport system, a military disaster with an enormous strain on the economy showing a need to modernise These problems ultimately made a re-emergence in WWI, which significantly contributed to the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty Bloody Sunday  where people came to the Tsar and asked for reforms but left in blood shed  changed perception of the Tsar (growing loss of support)

Underlying factors (Why did these factors lead to collapse?)  Failed to address the reforms which would made a re-emergence in the future (WWI) and help to undermine the Tsar  Growing loss of support to the Tsar and growth in opposition due to the Tsar’s incompetence to deliver to their reforms (emergence of political groups such as the Socialist Revolutionaries who gathered great support around the 1905 Revolution as they were of particular appeal to the peasants)  helped to undermine the power of the Tsar, brought growth in opposition, especially towards wanting to overthrowing autocracy and establish a government

Point 2: The role of the Tsar (Tsar Nicholas II)      

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Incompetent leader Politically weak Never had the qualities or the desire to rule, as his father never prepared him to be Tsar  family over state Incapable of providing the inspiration the nation needed (especially in WWI) with refusal to fully cooperate (with the Dumas or the ‘Progressive Bloc’) “I am not prepared to be the Tsar. I never wanted to become one. I know nothing of the business of ruling”- quote from Tsar Nicholas Out of touch with his people, promising reform with no sincerity (exemplified through various riots and rebellions such as Bloody Sunday and the 1905 Revolution which led to a changed perception of the Tsar The Socialist Revolutionaries (SR) gathered much support after the 1905 Revolution and were of particular appeal to the peasants as they promised to deal with the land issue (biggest threat to the Tsarist rule) Easily influenced by others  especially his wife, the Tsarina who through her nagging reinforced Nicholas’ belief in the old ways and talked him out of reforms  led to some radical reforms which were despised by the people, fuelling social discontent to overthrow

Underlying Factors (why did these factors lead to collapse?)  Growth in opposition and loss of support  increased want and need to overthrow autocracy due to the Tsar’s incompetence as a leader. Especially since he was incapable of providing the inspiration the national needed, there was increased discontent amongst the people  Increased riots and strikes in an attempt to overthrow the Romanov Dynasty  Brought the nation into a state of anarchy with a need to reform

Point 3: WWI    

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Did not foresee the difficulties that WWI would present, misunderstanding the way modern wars were conducted Three years of total war put a strain on the Russian economy and the character and structure of society (autocracy) Heavy inflation  financial stability destroyed, government spending rose, increased taxation and heavy borrowing, economy fell apart Shortages in food supplies, trading unprofitable among the peasants and the requisitioning of horses and fertilisers put a strain on agricultural output  led to famine and increased tension within society Railway system did not meet the demands of war, due to unbearable pressure, it broke down, virtually collapsing with food rotting Lack of equipment and poor administration of the army  disorganised, lack of ammunition, poor distribution, serious shortages

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Wanted a provisional government however the war meant the regime struggled to establish its authority. War gave an opportunity for revolutionaries to overthrow the government and install their own form of direct rule The government devoted its entire attention to the conflict, resulting in vast reduction in the living standards increased discontent amongst the people

 Tsar’s decision to leave the capital caused a political vacuum  Tsarina and Rasputin The Tsarina was an awkward figure who helped to discredit the Romanov Dynasty. Her German nationality made her a suspect from the outbreak of WWI, therefore she was a suspect and unpopular amongst the people. Politically strong minded and ill informed. Poor decision making with reforms and allowing Rasputin within the court, actions clearly contributed to the death of the Romanov Dynasty Rasputin, who enjoyed royal favour, was bitterly hated and undermined the confidence in the supreme power, interfering with government police and decline the Tsar’s reputation by influencing and recommending the most harmful political decision, which brought a mistrust towards the Romanov Dynasty and helped to lead to its collapse due to increased opposition amongst the people and government officials 

By December 1916, there was massive discontent within Russia and the blame was placed squarely at the feet of the Romanovs  blamed for the misfortunes of the state with the people wanting to overthrow the Romanovs

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Ultimately led to the February Revolution 1917, where an increase in hostile feeling due to the consequences of WWI created a full scale strike (which ultimately led to the Tsar abdicating)

Underlying Factors (why did these factors lead to collapse?)  Nation was in a state of anarchy and ruins due to WWI  fuelled national discontent who wanted reform. WWI delayed the firm establishment of the government, bringing harsh conditions to the people who wanted reform (growing discontent amongst the people)  Tsarina and Rasputin helped to discredit the Tsar and the Romanov Dynasty, producing a growth in opposition against the Tsar with a want to overthrow the government from all fields of society, peasants, middle class, nobles and government officials.

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Sum up, reinstating the three points which led to the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty

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