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Direct Causes to the Revolution
Economic
Russia's economy was struggling prior to the revolution.
There were food shortages and a number of people in poor living conditions.
Because of industrialization there were fewer jobs and higher unemployment and poverty.
Political
Autocratic Government
Used censorship and secret police.
Monitored education
Sent prisoners to Siberia
Made Russian the official language and orthodox church the official religion.
Organized violence against Jews
Industrialization increased due to foreign investments.
Military
Great number of casualties during WWI
A major decrease in number of military soldiers.
Weaker miliatary
Social
Severe starvation and inflation
Centuries of oppression of the lower class by Tsarist regime.