Cheka Flashcards
When was the Cheka established?
December 1917
Who were the Cheka’s targets?
the counter revolutionaries and those who tried to overthrow the revolution
who was the head of the Cheka?
Felix Dzerzhinsky
How long was Felix Dzerzhinsky in head of the Cheka for?
1917-26
What was the role of the Cheka?
To protect Communist rule
Who did the Cheka also attack as well was counter revolutionaries?
Socialists
What happened in January 1918?
The Cheka and the Red Army closed down the Constituent Assembly
What was the Constituent Assembly?
A parliament dominated by SR’s
What could the Cheka not do?
Enforce any laws
how did the Cheka using terror help the red army? (2)
1) By requisition grain from the peasants (War communism)
2) Closed down newspapers and imprisoned socialist opponents
What did the Cheka do to Priests?
Crucified them
What did the Cheka do to white army members?
They were froze to death and turned into ice statues and others were scalped or burned alive
What did the Cheka support when the red Army attacked?
Supported the Red army attack in the Kronstadt Naval base
What were Cheka agents instructed to do?
Stand behind the Red Army and shoot any soldiers who refused to fight
What did the Cheka run?
Concentration camps
