Why was there a revolution in February? The February Revolution of 1917 was the beginning of the Russian Revolution that lasted through to October. Although the causes were numerous, ranging from political to economic, it was the consequence of a combination of situations and events. This revolution resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and was the first stage in the Russian Revolution, leading to the October Revolution where Lenin takes complete control of the …showed first 75 words of 1538 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1538 total…out of the Tsar's hands. Liberals and socialists who wanted to bring about political and social reform took power. Bibliography 1) "Causes of the Russian Revolution of February." Greenfield History Site. 21 May 2006 http://www.johndclare.net/Russ3.htm 2) "Russian Revolution: February, 1917." Spartacus. 21 May 2006 <http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSmarchR.htm>. Table 1- "Russian Revolution." 21 May 2006 <http://sahistory.org.za/pages/classroom/pages/projects/grade11/lesson2/07-structure.htm>.