Bolshevik strengths and factors in their failure Flashcards
What were the two main policies of the Bolsheviks?
Opposed continuing the war, which greatly increased their popularity.
Their radical policies were in tune with the peasants and workers.
What were the two main Bolshevik slogans?
Had attractive slogans, such as the April Theses:
“Peace, bread, land”
“All power to the Soviet”
What was the role of Lenin?
Strong, determined leadership, so he could force through key points, such as the April Theses.
Decisions like ending the war, winning the Civil War, Red Terror etc. He was responsible for the Bolshevik consolidation of power.
What was significant about Bolshevik structure?
Well-organised party, that followed the instructions of its leaders.
What was Trotsky’s role?
Persuaded Lenin to postpone the revolution.
Organised the takeover, seized railways, banks, telegraph poles etc.
What was geographically significant for the Bolsheviks?
Greatest number of active supporters, particularly in Moscow, Petrograd - the key areas for the revolution.
