The October Revolution Of 1917 Flashcards
What happened on October 10th 1917?
The Bolshevik Central Committee agreed on a revolution.
Who betrayed the Bolsheviks regarding the revolution plans?
Kamenev and Zinoviev.
How did Kamenev and Zinoviev betray the Bolsheviks?
They published the revolution plans in a newspaper.
How and when did Kerensky react to the revolution plans being published?
He attempted to arrest leading Bolsheviks on 23rd October 1917.
What did Kerensky’s response to the planned revolution cause Lenin to do?
Lenin brought forward the revolution plans.
When did the October Revolution occur?
24th October 1917.
Describe the October Revolution.
It was a highly professional revolution carried out by a small group of well-trained Bolsheviks.
What was taken over during the October Revolution? [2]
Key buildings such as railway stations and telegraph offices.
The Winter Palace.
What did Kerensky do during the October Revolution?
He escaped and attempted to get the army to help the Provisional Government.
What happened on the 25th October
1917?
A new government, Sovnarkom, was formed.
What roles did Lenin and Trotsky have in the Sovnarkom?
Lenin was the leader.
Trotsky was the Commissar for Foreign Affairs.
Why was Lenin vital to the October Revolution success? [5]
Good propagandist.
Good leader and speaker.
When did Lenin return to Russia for the second time?
7th October 1917.
