Causes of the revolution
Russia struggled in this global conflict, leading to heavy losses and unrest.
World War I
The March revolution happened on this year
1917
Violent Revolution
Anti-Communist forces were also known by this name
The White army
What was the main reason that the White Army lost
They were divided and lacked a common goal
This 1905 war weakened Russia and exposed its military problems.
The Russo-Japanese War
This ruler stepped down from power during the March Revolution.
Nicholas II
Led by ______, they organized a takeover of the government
Leon Trotsky
The Russian Civil War lasted for how many years
4 years total
Russian Secret police that enforced loyalty
The Cheka
Between 1914-1916, about _________ Russian soldiers died.
2 million
This new government replaced the czar after his abdication.
The provisional government
What did the Bolsheviks rename themselves as?
Communists
By the year ____,The Communists gained control of Russia
1921
Who lead the Red Army?
Leon Trotsky
This person took personal control of the army despite poor leadership skills.
Czar Nicholas II
Which group of people began the strikes over bread shortages
Working-class women
The treaty that Lenin signed, ending Russia's participation in World War I
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Example of people who were opposed to the new Communist government
Groups loyal to the Tsar
Liberals
Anti-Leninist Socialists
Government controlling banks and industries
War Communism
This advisor’s influence over the royal family hurt the monarchy’s reputation.
Grigory Rasputin
Who led the provisional government
Alexander Kerensky
An example of a Bolshevik slogan
"Peace, land, bread"
"Worker control of production"
"All power to the Soviets"
How did the allies help the anti-communists
They sent troops, and gave material aid to them
Name 2 Policies that strengthened Communist control
War Communism
Appeal to Russian Patriotism
The Cheka