Question

Why did the tsars autocracy collapse 1917

Answer 1

1) Within Russia , democratic forces which had already raised their head became more and more vociferous . But the Czar still regarded his sacred duty to preserve absolutism .

2) The Russian people wanted the end of War conclusion of peace . But the Czar , who had already mismanaged the War , still insisted to continue the War .

3) The peasants were the worst sufferers . They wanted that cultivable land should be given to the tillers , but the autocratic and corrupt government did not pay any heed to their demands .

4) The working conditions of workers were deplorable . There was a general demand that industries should be controlled by workers , and not by capitalists . Autocratic government of Czar helped the capitalists and neglected the workers .

5) The people further wrapped an equal states to all the non-Russian nationalities . But Czar followed a pan-slavish policy .

6) There was widespread discontent against the autocratic rule of Czar . The Royal family did not enjoy people's respect because of the influence of the Holy Devil . The Russian autocracy was bound to collapse as it had no support from the people .