Question

question 4 of 10
how were the causes of the russian revolution of 1905 and the russian revolution of 1917 similar?
a. both revolutions stemmed from frustration with the czarist system.
b. both revolutions protested against the execution of nicholas ii.
c. both revolutions resulted from military defeats during world war i.
d. both revolutions protested against peasants having to work as serfs.

Explanation:

• The 1905 Revolution was sparked by issues like the autocratic czarist rule, economic hardships, and military failures (like in the Russo - Japanese War).
• The 1917 Revolutions (February and October) also had roots in the inefficiencies and autocracy of the czarist system. The February Revolution was in part due to the hardships caused by World War I (which was a continuation of the problems with the czarist regime's handling of the country), and the October Revolution was a more radical push against the remnants of the old order (which still had czarist - era problems at its core).
• Option B: Nicholas II was executed after the October Revolution in 1918, so this is not relevant to the causes of either 1905 or 1917 revolutions.
• Option C: The 1905 Revolution was before World War I (1914 - 1918).
• Option D: Serfdom was abolished in 1861, so it was not a cause of either the 1905 or 1917 revolutions.

Answer:

A. Both revolutions stemmed from frustration with the czarist system.