Russian Rev.

Question 1

Karl Marx

Answer 1

Developed the communist political theory (Marxism). His ideas sparked the russian revolution.

Question 2

Tsar Nicholas II

Answer 2

When the February revolution happened some members of the Duma created the Provisional government. The army didn’t feel they had enough power to suppress the revolution and Tsar Nicholas II abdicated.

Question 3

The Soviets

Answer 3

(workers councils) were initially permitted to control the government. led by socialists, had the allegiance of the lower-class citizens and the political left.

Question 4

Vladimir Lenin

Answer 4

leader of the Bolsheviks. he helped the Bolsheviks and Soviets overthrew the Provisional Government. After the Civil war between the reds and whites Vladimir Lenin ran the USSR until his death in 1924.

Question 5

Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky

Answer 5

after Lenin’s death they to be in power. Stalin gained power and Trotsky was forced to exile.