October Revolution

Question 1

When did Lenin return to convince the Bolshevik central committee of an immediate takeover?

Answer 1

10th October

Question 2

When was first day of October rev? (Also when the all Russian congress of soviets met)

Answer 2

25th October

Question 3

How many in the central committee does Lenin convince to takeover?

Answer 3

10/12

Question 4

What kamenev and zinoviev think of the revolution?

Answer 4

Economy wasn’t ready and that it was an illegal coup

Question 5

Who organised the October revolution?

Answer 5

Trotsky

Question 6

Examples of how Trotsky organised the revolution?

Answer 6

-organised 400,000 troops in total
-gained support of 15 garrisons
-established the military revolutionary committee

Question 7

How many people were probably actually outside the winter palaces and how many deaths?

Answer 7

-maximum 10,000 people (some bystanders)
- only 5 deaths

Question 8

How many soldiers/sailors were involved in the takeover of key government buildings?

Answer 8

5000 soldiers