State the effects of the February Revolution on Europe
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February revolution
The Russian Revolution was actually a series of revolutions taking place in Russia throughout 1917. They ultimately resulted in the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a communist state.
The Revolution of 1905
In 1905, Tsar Nicholas II was the Emperor of Russia. He came to power in 1894, and he was not particularly popular with the Russian people. He did not have the charisma characteristic of other leaders. Many people felt he was haughty and aloof. Many peasants and middle-class citizens felt the Tsar was out of touch with the realities of their meager existence.
Effect of revolution
The Tsar's imperial guards open fired on a crowd of thousands of peaceful protesters. No one knows for certain how many people were killed, but figures range from a hundred into the thousands.
He approved the creation of the Duma, a legislative assembly. The first Duma convened in 1906. The Tsar also agreed to a constitution granting basic civil liberties and transforming his absolute monarchy into more of a limited constitutional monarchy.