Geography - Reasons for Red Victory

Question 1

Which 2 places did the reds hold?

Answer 1

Moscow and Petrograd

Question 2

Which city did the reds move the capital to?

Answer 2

Moscow

Question 3

Why was the capital moved?

Answer 3

It was the hub of the railway network, was an administrative centre and was effective for military planning

Question 4

What was significant about Moscow?

Answer 4

it was heavily populated (more than white areas)

Question 5

How can the geographical situation of the whites be described?

Answer 5

scattered around the edge of Moscow and separated

Question 6

Name the 2 makeshift capitals of the Whites

Answer 6

Omsk and Archangel

Question 7

How can we describe the military action of the whites?

Answer 7

uncoordinated

Question 8

Why did the whites have difficulty recruiting soldiers?

Answer 8

They were situated in thinly populated areas

Question 9

Name 2 disadvantages the whites had due to their geographical situation?

Answer 9

• limited industry

- poor transport links