October/ Novemeber Revolution

Question 1

What was the spark that started revolution

Answer 1

Kerensky was slow to act against Bolsheviks. When he did it was to shut down two Bolshevik newspapers 
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Also sent troops to raise the bridge linking working class area to city centre

Question 2

What dates were the revolution

Answer 2

24th-27th October

Question 3

What happened on 24th

Answer 3

1. 5000 spiders moved into city and took over key government buildings
2. Such as train stations and post offices
3. Met with very little resistance

Question 4

What happened on the 25th

Answer 4

1. Kerensky left
2. Red guard surrounded winter palace
3. Warning shot fired from Aurora
4. 2nd congress of soviets convened and condemned the Bolsheviks

Question 5

What happened 26th

Answer 5

1. ‘Mopping up operations’

3. Decree on peace to end war was adopted unanimously

Question 6

27th Oct

Answer 6

1. Decree on land acknowledged peasants seizure of land
2. Reorgaisniation of government voted for
3. Sovnarkom created, Only Bolsheviks as SRs walked out

Question 7

Why could it be said that the revolution was peaceful

Answer 7

1. Only 5% of workers and soldiers involved

2. Very little fighting actually occurred