Multiple choice One of the major causes of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the abuse of political power by Czar Nicholas II government's refusal to enter World War I rapid expansion of the right to vote failure of communism Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The Russian Revolution was caused by a combination of factors, including the ineffective leadership of Czar Nicholas II, the disastrous impact of World War I, and widespread social and economic inequality.