Cheka Flashcards
1
Q
When was it created
A
December 1917
2
Q
What was its aim?
A
To suppress counter-revolutionary enemies
3
Q
What did its creation reveal?
A
The regime’s determination to destroy its opponents.
4
Q
What opposition was faced by the Bolsheviks?
A
- from left and right wing political groups
- opponents within Russia e.g. Tsarist army officers
- Ideological opposition e.g. bourgeoisie and upper class.
These classes had their property confiscated and had to pay heavier taxes.
5
Q
How was it clear that the Bolsheviks would do anything to crush opposition?
A
- Cheka under Dzerzhinsky
- Dismissal of the Constituent Assembly
- Extension of the Red Army
6
Q
Whilst Lenin was in exile what did he predict?
A
That following a revolution, a Red Terror would take place to track down enemies
7
Q
What did the Civil War bring?
A
a wave of terror against both real and assumed enemies= Red Terror
