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Russia Leading up to World War I

George, Heather, Taylor B, and Lindsey1Notable People

Nicholas IIPaul von RennenkampfAlexander SamsonovWas declared the Tsar of Russia in 1894.Was the commander of the Russian First ArmyWas the commander of the Russian Second ArmyProminent Events18731877-18781874-18781878Three Emperors League EstablishedFirst Balkan CrisisRusso-Turkish WarTreaty of San StefanoCongress of Berlin

Prominent Events Continued1885189418871904 -19051903Second Balkan CrisisReinsurance TreatyNicholas II is Declared TsarTrans-Siberian Railway is CompletedRusso-Japanese War

Prominent Events Continued190519071914 - 1918Russian RevolutionTriple EntenteWorld War I

Russias Economy Prior to 1914The economy in Russia was greatly unbalancedThe peasants were living in economic depression, while the nobility were living wealthy lives.Similarly to most other powers, Russia was industrializing; Russia had many mines and factories which produced goods needed for the county. Since Russia was behind in the race of industrializing, the creation of heavy industry allowed them close the gap between their economy and the economies of other prominent powers.

Russias Military Prior to 1914Russias industrialization improved the military ability of RussiaRussias Army consisted of ground, aerial, and naval forcesBy 1914 Russia had the worlds largest aerial and ground armiesDue Russias large landmass and poor transporting abilities, it was difficult to deploy such a large army efficientlyIt was also difficult to successfully supply such an enormous army

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