1.3 How did the world react to the Russian Revolution? Flashcards
Why did the West want the Russian revolution to fail
they wanted to stop communism from spreading
Why did the west not trust the communists
Lenin withdrew Russia from ww1, abandoning its former allies
When was there civil war in Russia
1917-1922
Who fought in the Russian civil war
Reds (Bolsheviks), whites (opponents)
Who sent weapons and troops to support the whites and why
Britain and France to secure trade interests in the region and stop events in Russia inspiring communism in their countries
Why were few soldiers sent to Russia (commitment limited)
Western countries focused on rebuilding after WW1
When was the creation of the USSR announced by Lenin
1922
What does USSR stand for
United Soviet Socialist Republics
Why was Lenin fearful of the west
- he was fearful of further interference
- called for world revolution in line with Marx’s theory
What was the red scare
- A period of fear of communism, especially in the USA
- began to view trade unions with suspicion
- led to arrests and increased panic
