Post October Revolution Flashcards
What was the outcome of the November elections?
The Social revolutionaries had the most votes by far with 53% of the seats, and the Bolsheviks were a minority with 24% of the seats
What is Sovnarkom?
A government with majority Bolsheviks and 7 left wing SR’s
What did Lenin do with national minorities?
Grant right of self- determination to non-Russian groups to old Russian empire
What is the Workers decree?
In October a maximum 8 hour day was established
What is the Social Insurance decree?
In October benefits to old age, health and unemployment was established
What is the Press decree?
In October it was passed any anti-Bolshevik press was banned
What is the Decree on Peace?
In October this was passed to promise an end to the war without annexation and indemnities
What is the Decree on Land?
In October they abolished private ownership of land and legitimised peasant seizures without compensation to landlords
What was the affect of the Decree on Land on the Social Revolutionaries?
This reduced peasant support for the Social Revolutionaries and provided a breathing space got the consolidation of Bolshevik rule
What is the Rights of the People of Russia Decree?
In November they abolished titles and class ranks
What is the Nationality Decree?
In November they promised self determination to the people of the former Russian Empire
When was Finland made independent?
December
What is the Decree on Workers Control of Factories?
In November they gave workers the right to ‘supervise management’
What is the Judicial Decree?
In November they estabilshed a new legal system
What is the Decree to outlaw sex discrimination?
In November they gave women equality with men and right to own property
