Question

why did Tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917?

Answer 1

The main reasons of decline of Tsarist autocracy in Russia are :

• The sole decision of Tsar to actively participate in the world war which led to many causalities.
• The downfall of industries and agricultural sector due to active participation in the world war eventually leading to acute shortage of food which led to riots.
• . Tsar was highly unpopular amongst farmers and peasantry which eroded the mass support for conservative monarchy.