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Russian Revolution
Question | Answer |
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Who were the Bolsheviks? | The Communist Party |
Who and what form of government influenced Lenin’s politics? | Karl Marx and communism influenced the politics of Lenin |
Who were the Soviets? | The Soviets were made up of the working class and some soldiers |
What was the Duma and why was it formed? | The Duma was a parliament formed by the Czar to avoid being overthrown |
What was Bloody Sunday? | January 22, 1905. Families gathered to peacefully protest against czar Nicholas II. They were massacred by the Czar’s Army. |
Who was the Czar of Russia at the beginning of the Revolution? | Nicholas II |
List 3 causes of the Russian Revolution | Poor Economy (food, job, and fuel shortages), Absolute Monarchy (no say in gov), and Involvement in WWI |
What did Lenin promise the people? | Lenin promised the people peace, land, and Bread |
Who took power during the November Revolution? | The Bolsheviks (Communists) took power during the November Revolution |
What was Lenin’s NEP? | Lenin’s NEP was the New economic Policy that allowed some aspects of Capitalism |
What aspects of Capitalism did Lenin’s policy allow? | Lenin’s NEP allowed some private business and land ownership (the people) |
Who are the Proletariat? | The working class |
What does abdicate mean? | To step down |
What mistake did the provisional government make? | Kept Russia in WWI |