Bolsheviks
Who were the Bolsheviks, and what was their main purpose?
A political party who were made up of the Russian working class (mostly peasants) were motivated to revolt by Vladimir Lenin. Their main purpose was to get rid of the provisional government.
Why did the Provisional Government hide Lenin?
He was hidden because as the revolts grew bigger, the provisional government forced to keep him hidden to oversee the revolution
Why did the majority of the Russian population want to revolt during 1917?
During 1917, Russia was facing economic struggles and financial collapse. The big increase in prices and unemployment angered the already mad working class to fight for political change.
Why are the dates of the revolutions slightly confusing?
Russia was still using the old style Julian Calendar.
Kerensky ordered an execution as a result of rebellion.
Who was Vladimir Lenin a supporter of? and what did this person's ideals consist of?
Vladimir was a supporter of Karl Marx. Karl Marx supported communism and believed in socialism (everyone was equal) meaning no one should have power over another.
Name 3 important outcomes from the October Revolution.
1) The bloody civil war began with a lot of people who lost their lives
2) further urbanization
3)The formation of the USSR
4) The spread of communism globally
5) "The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk".
How did the Bolsheviks overthrow the provisional government?
They stormed the winter palace and arrested the government's existing members.
After the 1917 October Revolution was completed, what was Vladimir Lenin entitled as?
Vladimir Lenin was titled as Chairman of “Soviet Council of People’s Commissars”.
What is "The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk"? Who was it between?
A peace treaty between the Bolshevik government of Russia and Central Powers of World War I during that time which included Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, German Empire, and the Ottoman Empire that was signed on March 3, 1918. This treaty ended Russia's participation in World War I.
True or False: The Russian Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in history
True