how were the bolsheviks able to hold power? Flashcards
1
Q
how?
A
- lenin has support, he gave people what they wanted
- treaty of brest litovsk, gain more support
- civil war
- worker discipline is increased
- use of cheka and red terror to reinforce power
- n.e.p: boosted economy, was flexible to change his policy to stay in power
2
Q
what is important for an official ideology
A
people need to have a goal to strive towards
they can build a utopia in russia
fear made people co operate
3
Q
how is it important for the bolsheviks to persecute their enemies
A
- torture: they can get info and stay one step ahead of the game
- death: a threat
- fear: makes people co operate
- creation of an enemy to fight together
