chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the three types of opposition the Bviks constantly faced
A
-other political groups
-opponents throughout the empire
-ideological opposition (more fake than real)
2
Q
when was the civil war
A
1918-21
3
Q
what was lenin’s use of terror called
A
the ‘red’ terror
began after an attack on his life
4
Q
when was the cheka given authority to perform the red terror
A
sep 1918
given permission to find, question, arrest and destroy any suspected persons or families
5
Q
how many priests were executed in 1921
A
8000
6
Q
what is the total death count between 1918-21
A
500,000 - 1 million
