4.1 - Lenins Return And Activities Before The Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Germans help Lenin return to Russia and was this good/bad for the Bolsheviks
A
The Germans thought that it would create chaos in Russia —> Lenin could overthrow new gov —> Russia pulls out of war —> more German troops can go to the western front
Russians accused Lenin of being a Russian spy
The money from the Germans would help to finance his revolution
2
Q
What type of revolution did Lenin want
A
A workers revolution
3
Q
What was included in the April these
A
1) end to the war
2) power to the workers
3) all land to the peasants
4) abolishment of police + army
5) end to capitalism - nationalisation
6) all power to the soviets
