Provisioanl Government Flashcards
1
Q
What happened between March to September 1917?
A
Provisional government struggled t impose its authority in the face of considerable opposition
2
Q
What did the opposition from other parties want?
A
Short term government based on consensus, with the aim of creating a constituent assembly
3
Q
Why did leading Bolsheviks not like the short term government based on consensus, with the aim of creating a constituent assembly?
A
Rejected this since it would favour ‘old interests’ to the harm of peasants and worker
4
Q
What proportion of the Duma collaborated with the Progressive Bloc?
A
2/3
5
Q
What was taken over by the end of February 1917?
A
Winter Palace and other buildings
