Bolshevik Seizure of power Flashcards
1
Q
23rd October 1917
A
Kerensky tried to remove all Bolshevik threat
closed down papers
attempts to round up leading Bolsheviks
2
Q
24th October
A
Date of October Revolution beginning
3
Q
Events of Revolution
A
1) Bolsheviks captured key buildings
2) Road blocks issued on bridges and rounds surrounding Winter Palace
4
Q
Storming of the Winter palace
A
25th Oct
Red Guards and Kronstadt sailors arrived at Palace at noon.
In evening all soldiers in palace fled
Aurora fired shell to signify beginning of attack
They went in and arrested the government
5
Q
Role of Trotsky
A
former menshevik
Military Revolutionary Committee leader allowing him to control Red Guard and soldiers
6
Q
Reasons for Bolshevik Sucess
A
Role of Lenin Role of Trotsky Weakness of Provisional Government - only meant to be temp body and not elected Bolshevik control of armed forces lack of alternatives
