2. Emperor Nicholas II’s Abdication
During the Russian Revolution of 1917, Tsar Nicholas II wavered between modest reforms and clinging to autocratic rule. His hesitation left Russia vulnerable, ultimately leading to his abdication and the collapse of the Romanov dynasty. Unlike other monarchs who acted boldly, Nicholas’s indecision paved the way for the Bolsheviks and the birth of the Soviet Union. Read more at History.com.
