Question

Why did the Tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917?

Answer 1

Answer:

After 1905, most trade unions and factory committees were declared illegal. There were restrictions on political activity. The Tsar dismissed the first 2 Dumas very quickly because he did not want his authority and powers to be questioned. The third Duma was filled with Conservative politicians.

• During the 1st world war, the tsar started taking unilateral decisions without consulting the Duma.
• While Russian soldiers were retreating from the war, large swathes of agricultural lands were burnt and buildings destroyed by them on the orders of Tsar.
• Millions of soldiers have also died in the battle.
• The large majority of the population were peasants, and the land was under the control of a few private people.
• All these factors led to the rise of revolution and the collapse of Tsar autocracy.