Harold Nicholas

rule. The revolution also saw the formation of the Provisional Government which was made to look after people, until the representatives were elected. The Success of the March 1917 Revolution to a great extent caused by the inept leadership of Tsar Nicholas II. This ineptitude was highlighted through many different factors such as the Tsar’s incompetent leadership and the impact of the unresponsive government. However the success of the March Revolution was also also dependant on the influence…

Sexism in Guatemala The biggest challenge facing women in Guatemala is the sexism. Sexism makes males thinks there is not equal between them and women, so they treated women like their slaves . Those men that sees that a woman is there just to serve their needs, and they don't care about their feelings and opinions. They think it is okay to hit their partner, cheat and go out wherever they want, but for a woman it is not allowed to do it. Can you imagine living a life like that? Sexism not…

Alexander II decided on a policy of reform for many reasons; from the impact of the Crimean war, the fear of revolutionary activity from below the Tsar, the state of Russia’s economic backwardness as well as the struggle of Slavophile vs Western ideas. One reason Alexander II would have decided on a policy of reform in Russia would be the impact of the Crimean war. The war and namely the humiliating defeat upon Russia will have been a real turning point for those living in Russia. It brought to…

This is the last entry from the diary of Tsarina Alexandra, the wife of Nicholas II, written just before she was executed by the Bolsheviks along with the rest of the royal family. The royal family was not always regarded with such disdain, and in fact, many Russian citizens once saw the Tsar, Nicholas II, as a paternal figure, appointed by God himself to lead the nation. The Tsar himself however, was indifferent to politics. In a private conversation with a friend he even said, “I am not…

(The Last Tsar of Russia). Tsar Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia. He was a family man with no desire to rule and did so poorly. He would have driven Russia into the ground had not been forced to advocate. Tsar Nicholas led Russia into many defeats and his people faced extreme poverty and poor working conditions. During Tsar Nicholas's rule more than half the population was in poverty and war was both unavoidable and unwinnable. Although Tsar Nicholas was not ready to rule it does not…

Nicholas ll was the very last Tsar of Russian. He was removed during the Russian Revolution and executed by the Bolsheviks. The expulsion of tsar occurred in various ways. Nicholas ll himself, being a ruler, and the execution of him and his family. Tsar Nicholas ll government name is Nikolia Aleksandrovich Romanov. He was born on May 18, 1868 near St. Petersburg, Russia. He was the eldest son of Tsar Alexander lll. When he succeeded his father in 1894 he became in power that year, even though…

The fall of the Romanov Dynasty was, in large part, due to the inadequacy and ineptitude of Tsar Nicholas II, who triggered; social, political and economic discontent, and hence, brought about his own downfall. He played a key role in the declination of his empire and thereby induced his own deposition through; his inability to lead effectively as a sovereign, as he didn’t possess the necessary character traits to rule and was determined to maintain his autocracy. Another contribution to this…

Miss Pinson English 4 9/19/14 Ivan the Terrible by- Zachary Chadwick Ivan the terrible was one of the most controversial rulers in Russia’s history. There is almost no writings about him that have survived over the years, therefore historians have been forced to go on rumors, diaries, etc. This biography will use this information in order to try and piece together his life from the golden age to the age of terror that he brought on in his later years. Early life- To start, Ivan was born to…

There are only a few books that, upon reading them, have made me think, “Wow… every single person needs to read this book.” Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn is one of those compelling books. Authors Kristof and WuDunn, who both work in Asia as journalists and editors, are the first married couple to have received a Pulitzer Prize for their work as New York Times writers. Their book tells of the present-day oppression…

Jonatahn Jake’s Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were going to a party, and then to Grandma’s house. “Take good care of Mollie, Jake!” they yelled as they left their humble home. Mollie woke up at the sound of the closing door. Jake sat up because he knew Mollie wanted to go downstairs. Mollie climbed out of her Green crib and climbed on Jake’s back. Jake then trotted down the maroon carpeted stairs and into the living room. Mollie was Blinded and astounded by the beauty and brightness of the tree…