The July Days Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the July Days occur?
A
The working class in support of Bolsheviks could no longer be controlled
2
Q
Who organised the July days and what did they do?
A
- Sailors organised armed demonstration using bolshevik slogans
3
Q
Where was the demonstration held?
A
Krondstadt naval base
4
Q
Where did the demonstration spread to after Kronstadt?
A
The centre of Petrograd
5
Q
Did Lenin support the action?
A
He could not fully support it, nor condemn it
6
Q
What did the Bolsheviks aim for?
A
Peaceful protesting
7
Q
What happened instead of peaceful protesting?
A
Shots were fired at demonstrators which led to chaos and uncontrolled rioting
