The consolidation of the communist dictatorship Flashcards
What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution?
To consolidate power and establish a communist state.
True or False: The Russian Civil War lasted from 1917 to 1922.
False. The Russian Civil War lasted from 1918 to 1922.
Fill in the blank: The Bolshevik regime faced opposition from various groups, including the _______.
White Army.
What was the name of the policy introduced by Lenin in 1921 to address economic issues?
New Economic Policy (NEP).
Which treaty ended Russia’s involvement in World War I?
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
What was the primary function of the Cheka?
To act as the secret police and suppress opposition.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key feature of War Communism?
Forced requisition of agricultural products.
What was one consequence of the Russian Civil War for the Bolshevik regime?
Increased centralization of power.
True or False: The Red Army was formed to defend the Bolshevik government.
True.
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the consolidation period?
Vladimir Lenin.
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks used _______ to suppress dissent and maintain control.
terror.
What was the purpose of the 1918 Constitution?
To establish the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
Multiple Choice: Which country intervened in the Russian Civil War on the side of the Whites?
Britain.
What effect did the Red Terror have on Russian society?
It instilled fear and suppressed opposition.
What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?
It highlighted discontent with Bolshevik policies.
True or False: The Bolsheviks initially favored a democratic approach to governance.
False. They prioritized a one-party state.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was a significant military force for the Bolsheviks during the Civil War.
Red Army.
What was the economic impact of War Communism on the peasantry?
It led to widespread famine and discontent.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the NEP?
A temporary retreat from full socialism.
What role did propaganda play in consolidating Bolshevik power?
It was used to promote the party’s ideology and suppress opposition.
True or False: The Bolsheviks faced little resistance during their consolidation of power.
False. They faced significant resistance.
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the Bolshevik’s main rival political party during the Civil War.
Mensheviks.
What was the purpose of the Red Army’s military campaigns during the Civil War?
To defeat the White Army and secure Bolshevik control.
Which event marked the Bolshevik’s first major consolidation of power after the October Revolution?
The signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
