The Civil War Flashcards
When did fighting break out?
Summer 1918
Name the causes of the Civil War
Treaty of Brest Litovsk
Bolshevik unpopularity
Allies demand action
How much of Russia did the Red Army occupy?
How many people?
1/5th of Russia- the populated areas w/ railways to move the equipment
70 million people
How many people occupied the White area?
What was the main limitation of the white side?
20 million people
Divided forces and leaders and ideologies
Who lead the Greens?
Why were they weak?
Nestor Makho in Ukraine
Had to fight both red and white with limited people and supplies.
Why were the Bolsheviks unpopular?
Ignored election results
Alienated groups like the Bourgeoisie
Threated those with money and wealth
Both left and right hated them
Describe the attempts to end Lenin’s
- how many were there
- when were they
14th Jan 1918
30 August 1918
