Bolshevik Consolidation of Power Flashcards
Factors in the Consolidation of Power
- Control of the Economy
- Popularity and terror
- Political Control
How did the Bolsheviks control the economy
Through the implementation of War Communism
What did War Communism outline
- Requisitioning of Grain
- Rationing of supplies
- Nationalisation of industry
How did the Bolsheviks amass popularity
Introduced a set of Decrees that achieved what they had promised pre/during the revolution
What are the 4 main decrees that consolidated power
- Workers decree - setup a maximum 8 hours work day
- Social insurance decree - Provided old age benefits
- Decree on Land - No private ownership of land was allowed
- Decree on Peace - Outlined the ending of the War
How did the Bolsheviks secure more control
- Through increased propaganda
- Use of the Cheka
- Class warfare
- Governmental decrees
- Closing of the constituent assembly
How was increased propaganda used to secure more control
Posters appeared showing Lenin, the Cult of Lenin was built
Trotskys train
When did propaganda become even more widespread
Following an assassination attempt on Lenin
How did the Cheka secure control
Through terror, over 300,000 deaths occured
Concentration camps were also setup
How was class warfare used to secure control
Support was brought from the large working class against the rich and wealthy
What government decrees were passed to increase control
Press decree - banning political opposition
What occurred with the constituent assembly
The constituent assembly was closed down following the bolsheviks winning less seats than the Socialist Revolutionaries
This reduced opposition
