October 1917 Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
Why was it perfect for the Bolsheviks to take control in October 1917?
A
After all the events leading up to October
2
Q
What limited the Provisional government from creating any change?
A
The nature of the PG as they had to hold Dual power?
3
Q
Which event left Kerensky without credit?
A
The Kornilov affair
4
Q
What errors did the PG make which made it possible for the Bolsheviks to take control in October 1917?
A
- The policies of PG
- Failure to call constituent assembly sooner
5
Q
Who believes that it was a popular revolution? (Supported by the masses of the people)
A
- Soviet
- Revisionist
- Recent views
6
Q
Who believes that it was a Coup d’etat? (Carried out by a small group of revolutionaries)
A
- Western view
