russia in reveloution Flashcards
the july days (causation)
first machine gun regiment called to send 500 of its men to the battlefront in support of the June offensive, they refused claiming their right to protect Petrograd, they appealed to other units Vyborg’s radical factory workers for support
the july days (bolshevik involvement)
mid level bolsheviks jumped on the garrisons mutiny, acting without approval of Lenin they persuaded the soldiers and civilians to overthrow the provisional government by force, reinforced by 20,000 Kronstadt sailors all elements for a successful bolshevik uprising seemed present
the July days (decision + consequences)
while all parts of a successful revolution seemed present Lenin called off the revolt believing if the bolsheviks seized power in that moment they would not have kept it, as a result several prominent bolsheviks fled the country, even more were arrested and the red guard were de-armed. the result of the July days was a broken bolshevik organisation that had seemingly missed their opportunity to claim power
june offensive (decision)
Kerensky decided to launch a large scale attack on Germany and Austria. the decision was seen as bizarre as Russia was war weary and morale in the army was low, troops were told the offensive was needed to stale a known german-austrian attack on Russia
june offensive (reason)
there was a planned large scale co-ordinated attack in mid-1917, members of provisional government were reluctant to break this agreement, revolutionary defensists argued a large scale attack would give them the grounds to push for defencism, as well as this Kerensky had visions of leading Russia to victory
june offensive (results)
was a total disaster, initial gains were followed by a german counter attack, within a week germans advanced 150 miles into Russian territory, left hopes of revolutionary defencists in tatters and increased attractions of bolsheviks
What year did Tsar Nicholas II ascend to the throne?
1894
True or False: The 1905 Revolution was a direct response to the Russo-Japanese War.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a peaceful protest that turned violent on January 22, 1905.
Bloody Sunday
What was the main outcome of the October Manifesto of 1905?
The establishment of the Duma.
Which group led the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917?
The Bolshevik Party
What was the primary goal of the Mensheviks?
To achieve a democratic revolution.
Name the treaty that ended Russia’s involvement in World War I.
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Multiple Choice: What was the main ideology of the Bolsheviks? A) Liberalism B) Socialism C) Conservatism
B) Socialism
What year did the October Revolution occur?
1917
True or False: The NEP (New Economic Policy) was introduced to combat economic problems in Soviet Russia.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ established a one-party state in Soviet Russia.
Bolshevik Revolution
What was the purpose of the Cheka formed in 1917?
To serve as a secret police force.
What major event occurred in Russia in 1917 that led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II?
February Revolution
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the main cause of the Russian Civil War?
Opposition to Bolshevik rule.
Multiple Choice: Which two sides fought in the Russian Civil War? A) Reds and Whites B) Blues and Greens C) Tsarists and Democrats
A) Reds and Whites
What economic policy replaced War Communism in 1921?
New Economic Policy (NEP)
True or False: The Red Army was established to fight against the White Army.
True
Who was the head of the Soviet government after Lenin’s death in 1924?
Joseph Stalin
What was the primary focus of War Communism?
To ensure the Red Army was supplied during the Civil War.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of uprisings against Bolshevik rule in 1921.
Kronstadt Rebellion
What was the impact of the 1921 famine in Russia?
It led to significant loss of life and was a factor in the introduction of NEP.
What was the significance of the 1917 Revolution for women in Russia?
It granted women the right to vote and increased their participation in public life.
What was the name of the political party that opposed the Bolsheviks in the Civil War?
White Army
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of the 1905 Revolution? A) Economic hardship B) Political repression C) Success in war
C) Success in war
What was the role of the Duma in Russian politics after 1905?
It served as a legislative assembly with limited powers.
