HIST 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: League Of Nations Mandate, League Of Nations, Austria-Hungary
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Prelude: between 1911 and 1949 i china, this is known as the republic period, plagued by conflict. Interventions during the russian revolution in support of pro-capitalist groups. Focused on a city: petrograd, changed from st. petersburg to petrograd (sounded too. During the war period, people became more and more disillusioned with the war. By 1915-16, these workers and protest became more radicalized. Initially, it was more materiel (i. e. wanted better hours, better wages), but became more political. Women played a prominent role during this time as well. On international women"s day, protested in nevskii prospect in feb of 1917, soon joined by workers. Protesters were fired on, leading to many soldiers defecting to the protesters sides. By early march, petrograd"s political system was changed. It became a soviet, and declared a new government in the duma. Sent by germans, they hoped to cause havoc on germany. Launched the april thesis , said, peace, bread and power to the soviets.
