Red Terror Flashcards
1
Q
At what time was the Red Terror at its height?
A
Sept 1918 - Oct 1918
2
Q
What sparked the Red Terror?
A
Assassination attempt by Fanny Kaplan (Aug 1918)
3
Q
1918 - how many people were arrested and executed without trial?
Justification for this?
A
800
seen as ‘enemies of the state’ or enemies of the revolution’
4
Q
During Red Terror, up to how many opponents were shot?
A
200,000
5
Q
Example of an action that would lead to your arrest and punishment?
A
helping deserters of Red Army
6
Q
Who was targeted?
A
counter-revolutionaries - anyone who may attempt to overthrow the revolution
