Czar+Nicholas+II

Nicholas II was the Czar of Russia from 1894-1917. His father, Alexander III, did not sufficiently instruct Nicholas II concerning methods of ruling. This left Nicholas II inept and unable to competently serve as Czar. Russia lost the Russo-Japanese War under his control. He also forcefully suppressed political opposition and resisted a constitutional government. The Revolution of 1905 occured while he was in power as well. This liberal revolution brought about the Duma. However, it was short lived. Nicholas II's reign was ended by a revolution in 1917.
 * __[[image:nicholas_ii.jpg width="214" height="280" align="right" caption="Czar Nicholas II"]]Czar Nicholas II__**

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Sources: Text and http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/nicholas_ii.shtml