Key Events of the October 1917 Revolution Flashcards

1
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What did Lenin emphasise after the July days to get support from workers and peasants?

A

his slogan “peace, bread and land”

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What did the Kornilov Revolt convince many workers of?

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that the Russian military leaders were planning a a military dictatorship

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3
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What did Lenin encourage the establishment of?

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41 Bolshevik newspapers across Russia to spread his message

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4
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What had the Bolsheviks established which gave them an army?

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The Red Guards: 10’000men, elite Bolshevik fighting force

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5
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Why did Lenin return to Petrograd on the 10 October?

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to persuade the Bolshevik Central Committee to support an armed seizure of power in Petrograd

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Who was opposed to the seizure of power in the Bolshevik Party?

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Zinoviev & Kamenev; advocated a coalition government

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What was Trotskys role in the Revolution?

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  • chairman of the Petrograd Soviet
  • in charge of the Military Revolutionary Committee of the Petrograd Soviet
  • he devised the plan of the coup
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What was the MIlitary Revolutionary Committee?

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leadership of armed forces loyal to the Petrograd Soviet, inc. Red Guard

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9
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What sparked off the revolution on the 24th October?

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PG attempted to close 2 Bolshevik newspapers within Petrograd - lenin authorised Trotsky to begin the take-over of power

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How did the Bolsheviks take over power?

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  • evening of 24 Oct - Red Guards occupied important areas
  • Trotsky & red guards arrested majority of PG in Winter Palace
  • 25 Oct MRC announced PG had been deposed
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