The Russian Revolution

Question 1

What was the Russian Revolution?

Answer 1

The Russian Revolution was a series of political and social upheavals in Russia during the early 20th century that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a socialist government under Bolshevik control - ultimately giving rise to the Soviet Union

Question 2

What was the February Revolution?

Answer 2

The February Revolution was a popular uprising in Russia that led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a provisional government - marking the beginning of a series of events that eventually culminated in the October Revolution and the rise of Bolshevik power

Question 3

When did the February Revolution occur?

Answer 3

22 February – 3 March Julian calendar (8 – 16 March 1917 Gregorian calendar – adopted by Russia in 1918)

Question 4

What was the Provisional Government?

Answer 4

It was meant to be a temporary body that would govern Russia in place of the Tsar until elections could be held (interim government)

Question 5

The Provisional Government’s power was effectively limited by…

Answer 5

The Petrograd Soviet’s growing authority

Question 6

Unlike the Petrograd Soviet, the provisional government was _________. Many saw it as a ___________ body of upper class citizens - ______ ____ was its Prime Minister.

Answer 6

• unelected
• dictatorial body
• Prince Lvov

Question 7

The Soviets were ________ elected by _______, ________ and _______

Answer 7

• councils
• workers
• soldiers
• sailors

Question 8

What did the Bolsheviks believe?

Answer 8

Lenin and the Bolsheviks argued for socialism by revolution. Lenin wanted socialism to be put in immediate place with only one revolution

Question 9

What did the Mensheviks believe?

Answer 9

The Mensheviks believed that a revolution first had to usher in a modern capitalist Russia before a socialist revolution could happen

Question 10

What was the October Revolution?

Answer 10

A coup led by the Bolshevik’s in October 1917 that overthrew the Provisional Government and established Soviet power in Russia

Question 10

What was the Russian Civil War?

Answer 10

• A conflict that lasted from 1918-1922
• A loose confederation of Anti-Communist forces fought the Bolsheviks (the Red Army)
• This resulted in the establishment of the Soviet Union

Question 11

What was the Soviet Union?

Answer 11

A federal socialist state that was established in Russia in 1922 and lasted until its dissolution in 1991. It was composed of a number of socialist republics governed by the Communist Party