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 which led to the February Revolution of 1917 could be seen as the facilitator [awk] which 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 undergone radical political changes. Serfdom was abolished [comma], which allowed peasants to own small lands. Previously, serfs did not profit from their own labor. They belonged to their masters and were subject to many restrictions. Trial by jury was established to provide equality for all. Industrialization developed rapidly. Russian production of coal, iron, steel and oil grew at a higher rate than that of other European countries, giving rise to a huge industrial working class. Despite all these positive changes, Russia remains 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 instructions.] The “autocratic” belief and retrograde attitude of Tsar Nicholas II 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 it was God's will and his destiny to become the next emperor. Tsar Nicholas II believed, like his father, that to bring Russia to its fertility, it was necessary to "maintain the principle of autocracy with the same firmness and determination." [period after “] Tsar Nicholas II's sheltered upbringing was one of the factors contributing to his downfall. He a... middle of paper ...... religious man, once again Tsar Nicholas II thought it was God's will that he abdicate. The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II was the result of the February Revolution of 1917 which was due to popular discontent 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 mismanagement of the national government all prompted his decision to abdicate. He refused to listen to his ministers who were more experienced in managing the country. Additionally, Tsarina Alexander was easily influenced by Rasputin and listened to his advice and caused Tsar Nicholas II to follow Rasputin's advice as well. The royal family's involvement with the wrong person has sullied their family's name. Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Tsarina Alexandra did not know how to judge people and were therefore easily influenced..