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 fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with Czar Nicholas II's autocratic rule, his poor handling of World War I, and the resulting economic hardship.