What was the main difference between Russia's 1905 and the March 1917 revolutions?
A) In 1905 the aim was to get rid of the tsar, and in March 1917 the focus was on getting a constitution.
B) The 1905 and early 1917 revolutions were really very much alike.
C) The 1905 revolution targeted the tsar as the problem, but Nicholas maintained control; by the March 1917 revolution the issue was social unrest, but Nicholas suddenly abdicated the throne.
D) The 1905 revolution pushed for a constitution and a democratic setup, but by March of 1917 the tsar appeared to be firmly in control.
E) More ordinary Russians participated in the early 1917 revolution than did so in 1905.

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The main difference between Russia's 1905 and the March 1917 revolutions was that in 1905, the focus was on getting rid of the tsar, but Nicholas maintained control. By the March 1917 revolution, the issue was social unrest, but Nicholas suddenly abdicated the throne. In other words, while both revolutions were driven by social and political turmoil, the target of the discontent shifted from the person of the tsar to broader social and economic issues.

What Was the Main Difference Between Russia's 1905 and the March