Dual Power Flashcards
What could the PG not do on their own?
Make decisions
Why could the PG not make decisions on their own?
They had to share power with the Petrograd Soviet
The directives of the PG were carried out only to the extent of what?
That permitted by the Soviet of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies
What groups had more influence over many areas of everyday life?
Soviet of Workers’
Soldiers’ Deputies
What did the Soviet of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies control?
The railway, postal and telegraph services
Why did the PG have to listen to and tolerate the Soviet?
They enjoyed all the essential elements of real power
The PG had no effective power of coercion because it was not elected or able to claim direct descent from the old imperial government or the Duma and also abolished the Tsarist police and security services
What did the PG find itself unable to do?
Carry out reforms expected by the people
A key example of the Soviet’s power
Order No.1
What did Order No.1 state?
Soldiers’ committees were to be elected to replace officers and control weapons and equipment
All soldiers and sailors were to obey the Soviet and officers were not to be saluted
What did Order No.1 have an impact on?
The discipline of the army
How was the discipline of the army impacted?
Soldiers refused to obey orders and large numbers deserted
This was particularly true of those from the countryside who wanted to take advantage of the disorder to seize land
What came as a result of the deterioration of the army?
There were few troops who could be relied upon to follow orders
Why did soldiers come to hate the PG?
It did nothing to stop the war and death squads were set up to hunt down and execute deserters
Who led the PG?
Prince Lvov
