6. The October Revolution

Question 1

Why were the Bolsheviks strong enough to take action by October 1917?

Answer 1

Lenin returned from Finland and together with Trotsky made plans to seize power.

Question 2

The Bolshevik coup was carried out successful on the ____ October 1917, when Red guards seized key points such as _____ ______, the ______ _____ and the ____ _____.

Answer 2

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Government buildings
Railway stations
Power station

Question 3

How did the Bolsheviks seize power?

Answer 3

The red guards stormed the winter palace and the provisional government surrendered.

Question 4

What did Lenin announce the day after the government surrendered?

Answer 4

The establishment of the Soviet Of People’s Commissars a new government to introduce communist rule in Russia.

Question 5

How long did it take the Bolsheviks to seize power in Moscow?

Answer 5

1 week; little to no resistance

Question 6

What were the political causes of the October revolution?(6)

Answer 6

• Continued involvement in war
• Opposition to provisional Government
• Return Of revolutionary leaders from exile
• Successful Bolshevik propaganda
• Growing power of Soviets
• Formation Of Red Guards

Question 7

What were the economic causes of the October Revolution?(2)

Answer 7

• Failure to introduce land reforms

- Continuing economic problems

Question 8

What are the Social causes of the October Revolution?(2)

Answer 8

• Continuing inequality and unrest

- Desertions from the army

Question 9

What was the result of the revolution?(4)

Answer 9

• democratic peace
• the end of land owners’ rights
• workers’ control over production
• the creation of a Soviet Government