End of War Communism Flashcards
How did Lenin justify War Communism and Terror
Lenin justified it as the only means by which the Bolsheviks could hold onto power during the Civil War
What occurred as terror and famine escalated
Opposition to War Communism grew dramatically
What factors were involved in the End of War Communism
- Tambov Rebellion
- The ‘Workers Opposition’
- Kronstadt Rebellion
What broke out as a result of Grain Requisitioning
Peasant revolts across Russia
Where was the largest Peasant Revolt
in the Tambov Province
What was formed in the Tambov region against Grain requisitioning
A peasant army to oppose requisitioning squads
What was the Bolsheviks response to the Tambov revolt
Trotsky took an army of 30,000 Red Sailors to end the rebellion
What was formed in 1921
A workers opposition
What did the workers opposition accuse the Bolsheviks of
Betraying the principles of the revolution
Who were the leaders of the Workers Opposition
Trade union leaders and two prominent bolsheviks - one of these being Alexandra Kollontai
What did the Workers opposition call for
- The restoration of Civil Liberties
- Better living and working conditions
- An end to Martial Law
What was the Kronstadt Rebellion a illustration of
The growing discontent against the principles of War Communism
What formed the Kronstadt rebellion
The Workers Opposition joined with the Kronstadt sailors to form a united bloc
Why were the Kronstadt sailors so significant
They were at the forefront of Bolshevik support during the July Days and the October Revolution
What was formed in March 1921
Workers and sailors formed a revolutionary committee and issued a series of demands
