Russia's history
What did the Russians do in 1914?..
The Russian Empire expanded from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean
When did the Russian Revolution start?
March 8th, 1917
What was the name of Russia's King?..
Nicholas ll
who was the revolutionist in russia?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the White Army? who did it include?
anti-communist Russians and also the UK, US, and Japan.
Why were the people of Russia upset with their government?
catastrophic losses in WW1, sever food and fuel shortages and extreme inflation.
What did the Red Army "unleash" to secure their victory?
they unleash a secret police group called The Red Terror
What is the Soviet Foreigner Policy?
protect soviet state, The USSR distrusted capitalist nations. They signed non-aggression agreements when useful, even with their ideological enemies. This policy was shaped by security, survival and ideology.
How many people got killed by the Cheka?
around 100,000 civilians.
Who was the leader of the Communist Soviet Union? What did he try to aim for?
Joseph Stalin during WWII, he aimed for a classless society, but it ended up being a ruthless dictatorship.