The Civil War: Causes Flashcards
What was a main overarching cause of the Civil War
Many had turned against the Bolsheviks policies and personally
How had the Bolsheviks seized power
They seized the power by force
Why was the Bolshevik’s forced seizure of power a cause of the Civil War
They had no right to rule. They held no elections and played ignorant of the Soviet
Who was affected by Bolshevik ideology
Certain social groups, e.g. the Nobility - they stood the most to lose
Who wanted a Tsarist regime
Some old Tsarist officers and those with money/property/businesses because they were set to lose everything because of the Bolsheviks social and economic principles
Who didn’t trust that their promised ‘self-determination’ wouldnt take place
National minorities
What did people believe the Bolshevik’s couldnt solve
The economic problems, made even worse after the Treaty of Brest Litvosk and the land that was lost causing food shortages
What did all the individuals that held grievances have in common
They had little in common other than hate for the Bolsheviks
What did these individuals with these grievances and more form
The White army. Led by Denikin
