Tsar Nicholas II was the first to abdicate in the line of the Romanov dynasty. During his reign in Russia from 1894 to 1917 he encountered many obstacles. Tsar Nicholas II's decision to enter the Great War that led to the February Revolution of 1917 could be seen as the enabler [awk] that led to his eventual downfall. This essay will examine some of the issues that played a role in his abdication. Before Tsar Nicholas II became emperor, Russia had gone through some radical and political changes. Serfdom [comma] which allowed peasants to own small lands was abolished. Previously, serfs did not profit from their hard work. They were owned by their masters and restricted in many ways. The jury trial was established to allow equality for all. Industrialization grew rapidly. Russian production of coal, iron, steel, and oil increased at a faster rate than other European countries, creating a huge industrial working class. Despite all these positive changes, Russia was still an autocratic country. Tsar Nicholas II continued with this “autocratic” belief. [Avoid the passive voice, if possible, and use the active voice. This is stated in the directions.]Tsar Nicholas II's “autocratic” belief and backward attitude did not help Russia move forward in the 20th century. Even though Tsar Nicholas II was unprepared for the throne when his father died, he believed that it was God's will and his destiny to become the next emperor. Tsar Nicholas II believed, like his father, that bringing Russia to its fruitfulness meant “holding the principle of autocracy as firmly and inflexibly.” [period after “]Tsar Nicholas II's sheltered upbringing was one of the factors that contributed to his downfall. He of...... middle of paper ......religious man, once again Tsar Nicholas II thought it was God's will that he should abdicate. The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II was the result of the February Revolution of 1917 which was due to people's dissatisfaction with the Great War. Russia was not ready for war due to the lack of modern military weapons. The conditions created by the war and the government's mismanagement at home pushed him to the decision to abdicate. He refused to listen to his ministers who had more experience in running the country. Furthermore, Tsarina Alexander was easily influenced by Rasputin and listened to his advice and pushed Tsar Nicholas II to follow Rasputin's advice as well. The royal family's involvement with the wrong person has tarnished the family name. Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Tsarina Alexandra did not know how to judge people and were therefore easily influenced.