The ‘Bloody Sunday’ massacre was to a large extent the cause of the Russian Revolution of 1905. The massacre caused an eruption of social disorder and public outrage and anger caused people to strike, to show their discontent towards the massacre therefore causing a revolution. However, the 1905 Revolution could have been caused from the frustrations and humiliation towards Russia’s defeat to Japan, because this defeat brought further discredit and embarrassment towards the monarchy and the people sought to overthrow the Tsar in a revolution.
The ‘Bloody Sunday’ massacre was to a large extent the cause of the 1905 Russian Revolution as it sparked a nationwide revolution that lasted through the year of 1905, marked by violence from every quarter.
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They lost all hope as they were still loyal to the Tsar and had a peaceful march but instead, 200 people were killed in what became known as the ‘Bloody Sunday’ massacre. (Source C) After the horrors of the massacre, the people had no hope of change through peaceful means, therefore causing violence, strikes and a revolution. Furthermore, the discontent towards the massacre meant that people began to support and take advice from the opposition, especially the socialists. This meant that soviets were formed. These soviets also organised strikes. (Source C). This is relevant to know as it shows that the displeasure from the massacre meant that soviets could be formed and they opposed the Tsar. The massacre also meant these soviets could direct strikes and organise a more structured revolution. (Source A)
However, on the other hand, the news about the defeat to Japan in the war brought further discredit to the monarchy. This defeat meant that the myth of the regime’s invincibility was destroyed and illegal political parties began to emerge. Workers formed strike committees. (Source D) The frustrations and humiliations from the war meant these ‘illegal parties’ and workers sought to overthrow the Romanov Dynasty in a