The Provisional Government

Question 1

what does it mean that the PG was formed as a transitional regime?

Answer 1

it was tasked with overseeing Russias transformation from tsarism but in the meantime it attempted to rule as an elected government

Question 2

what was the problem with the PG trying to rule as an elected government?

Answer 2

it had not been selected or endorsed by people and Russians were aware it was a temp so didn’t always respect laws

Question 3

why did the rising of the Petrograd Soviet contribute to the PGs weakness?

Answer 3

its authority was limited by its unofficial partnership with the Petrograd Soviet undermined the government authority and legitimacy and also because of order no.1