Introduction

Question 1

After the February Revolution, who were now the most conservative political parties?

Answer 1

The Octobrists and Kadets.

Question 2

Which far-right party was outlawed?

Answer 2

The Union of Russian People.

Question 3

Which parties occupied the political middle ground?

Answer 3

The Mensheviks and Socialist Revolutionaries.

Question 4

Why party was most left-wing?

Answer 4

The Bolsheviks.

Question 5

Preparations were made to elect a…

Answer 5

Constituent Assembly.

Question 6

Why were the elections for the new assembly fully democratic?

Answer 6

1. There was to be universal suffrage, with all adults being entitled to vote.
2. All votes were to be of equal value.

Question 7

What were the requirements for the Constituent Assembly?

Answer 7

1. They would devise a new constitution
2. A government would come into power under the new constitution that would have a mandate to decide on issues such as land reform
3. Until the assembly had completed its work, Russia’s affairs would be administered by a Provisional Government