Kornilov Coup

Question 1

When was the Kornilov coup?

Answer 1

August 26-30th

Question 2

Why was kornilov appointed?

Answer 2

Failures in Galicia- Kerensky appoints him to reinstate control over the army

Question 3

Why did kerensky regret appointing kornilov?

Answer 3

He was harsh and violent. For example he reinstated the death penalty

Question 4

How did kornilov try to force a military dictatorship?

Answer 4

Sending six regiments through Petrograd

Question 5

How did kerensky attempt to deal with kornilov?

Answer 5

He released imprisoned bolsheviks who armed the working class

Question 6

How much did Bolshevik membership increase after the kornilov coup?

Answer 6

20,000-200,000 by October

Question 7

By what month had the bolsheviks gained a majority in the soviet?

Answer 7

September

Question 8

How did Bolsheviks take the credit/benefit from dealing with the kornilov coup?

Answer 8

-they consistently opposed kornilov
-established an organised red guard of 10,000 men who were at their beck and call
-Bolshevik membership increased from 20,000-200,000 by October
- had majority of seats in soviet by September