what are the 5 causes leading to the outbreak of Russian revolution
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Explanation:
1. The "liberals, social democrats, social revolutionaries, peasants and workers" demanded a constitution in which the Tsar was also included and subjected to the parliament.
2. The Social System
The "Russian Society" was divided into "two classes" before the Revolution. The two classes being the "nobles" and the "working class".
3. Workers plight:
The "working class" was further divided into sections based on their skills. The workers had to work "at least 12 hours" a day, had low wages and poor working conditions. In 1904, inflation caused people’s income to fall which led to widespread protests by the workers. This was one of the main reasons that gave flame to the Russian revolution.
Inflation: There was such a high rise in inflation that the real wages dropped down by 20%
Influence of Industrial Revolution
The "Industrial Revolution" added fuel to the "Russian revolution" as due to the formation of workers’ unions, workers became more aware of their rights and started "demanding increase in wages, 8 hours of work and better working conditions".