7. What led to the rise of Communism? Impact of WWI Russians wanted Tsar to end the war Russian soldiers unhappy – ill-equipped, shortage of food Shortage of food
8. What led to the rise of Communism? Socio-political reasons Farmers wanted fairer distribution of land People wanted a fairer government
11. Failure of Provisional Government Chose to keep Russia in the war No land reforms Struggle for power with soviets Russia continued to get defeated by Germany Government comprised rich landowners Soviet = Groups of Russian workers, peasants and soldiers
