Post February Revolution

Question 1

3 main problems of the Provisional Committee

Answer 1

1. Russia’s involvement in the war.
2. Land reforms.
3. Economic reforms.

Question 2

The Provisional Governments successes

Answer 2

Trade unions were recognised
8 hour working day for industrial workers
Okhrana was abolished
Freedom of speech, assembly and the press was introduced.
Universal suffrage was announced (right to vote for all- sort of).
Political prisoners were freed.
Commitment was made to convene a popularly elected constituent assembly.

Question 3

Soviet Order No.1

Answer 3

It was about controlling the military.

Question 4

The Provisional Governments Failures

Answer 4

The PG did little to help the peasants (most of the population).
Peasants main concerns were food, land, war, and fuel.
The PG also unwilling to convene elections, because they wanted to make a way for them to be fair but in doing this they missed the chance to consolidate their power.
Because of this they lost their support of the people.

Question 5

Challenges (War)

Answer 5

If PG pulled Russia out of the war they would lose money from the allies.