1.4 The October Revolution Flashcards
What were the events of the October Revolution?
- 24th Oct: The Military Revolutionary Committee (MRC) (Bolshevik’s Army) attack the Provisional Government
- The soldiers defending the PG did little to stop the attack with many siding with the Bolsheviks
- Following Trotsky’s plans, the MRC occupied important post offices and train stations, giving the Bolsheviks control over the infrastructure of Petrograd
- 25th Oct: Bolsheviks announce themselves as the new Government as Kerensky (leader of PG) had fled for his life
What did Lenin lie about to the Social Revolutionaries and Mensheviks about the October revolution?
He had promised to give power to all members of the Soviets but after seizing control from the PG, he did not share his power.
What was the Sovnarkom?
The new government headed by Lenin to replace the Provisional Government
What was Lenin’s role in the October Revolution?
He was figurehead and leader of the Bolshevik revolution.
Published the Decrees.
What was Trotsky’s role during the October Revolution?
Trotsky had planned for the Red Guards to take over important buildings in Petrograd (Telegram offices / Train Stations).
Led the Red Guards during the revolution.
What was Stalin’s role during the October Revolution?
Admitted very little.
May have established an institution to win over non Russian citizens.
What did Kamenev and Zinoviev do in the October Revolution?
They had left the government, believing that the revolution would fail.
Who was made head of the Cheka in Dec 1917?
Felix Dzerzhinsky, as he had played an active role during the October Revolution.
What was the Decree on Land? (26th Oct)
This redistributed the Tsar’s land back to the peasants.
What was the Decree on Work?
This established a 8 hour maximum working day.
What was the Decree on Peace?
This demanded for peace negotiations between all countries fighting in WWI.
This started peace-talks with Germany.
