Russan Civil War Flashcards
Who were the Reds?
Communists(Bolsheviks and soviets)
Hi w many years did the Russian civil war last?
Three years
Who had strong nationalism?
The Reds
Who executed citizens if they weren’t for the revolution?
The Reds
Who did the Reds murder?
The Czar, Czarina, and their family
Who were the Whites?
Anti-communists who remained loyal to the Czar
Did the whited execute many Reds?
Yes
Who tried to assonate Lenin?
Whites
Who I’d the allies try to help?
The whites
Why did the allies try to help the whites?
Reds made treaty with Germany
Allies didn’t want Russia to drop out of war
Worried about communism in Russia
What is war communism?
When a communists government runs all parts of a country durning war
Cheka?
Spies for communists party who made sure everyone was loyal to the government
Why did the Reds win the civil war?
Strong nationalism
Reds induced fear
Allies helped whites, but whites didn’t want their help
