1917 Revolution Begins Cities face severe hardships due to WWI Cities face severe hardships due to WWI Women strike in March 1917, demand an end to high prices and the rule of Nicholas II Women strike in March 1917, demand an end to high prices and the rule of Nicholas II Troops reluctant to fire on the crowd because of the presence of women Troops reluctant to fire on the crowd because of the presence of women Government falls Government falls March 12 – 1 st Provisional Government organized, Nicholas II abdicates March 12 – 1 st Provisional Government organized, Nicholas II abdicates
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