Introduction - Rejected Principles of Liberalism + Lenin Flashcards
What are the two most influential ideologies that rejected liberalism?
The two most influential ideologies that rejected liberalism are communism (radical) and fascism (reactionary).
What is totalitarianism?
Totalitarianism is a form of government that has total control over every aspect of the citizen’s lives.
What does radical mean in the context of ideological systems?
Radical refers to using violence to achieve a change that rejects the political and social traditions of the past, aiming for a classless society with state ownership of property.
What does reactionary mean in the context of ideological systems?
Reactionary refers to using violence to achieve a change that moves toward an idealized past and accepts economic inequality, believing that some people are naturally superior to others.
Who were prominent members of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDLP)?
Prominent members of the RSDLP included Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.
When did the communist ideology first emerge in Russia?
The communist ideology first emerged in Russia during the First World War.
What was Lenin’s slogan that appealed to the people of Russia?
Lenin’s slogan was ‘Land, Peace, Bread’.
What was the Red Terror?
The Red Terror was a period in which Lenin used force and terror to maintain political control within Russia.
What was the Cheka?
The Cheka was a secret police force established by Lenin to police labor camps, torture and execute political opponents, and suppress rebellions.
What was the outcome of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917?
The Bolshevik Revolution led by Lenin resulted in the communists taking control of the Russian government.
What was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
Under Lenin, Russia became the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922.
