Theme 1 - Consolidation of Bolshevik rule by 1924 Flashcards
1
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What were the problems faced by the Bolsheviks in consolidating rule in 1917
A
- Other Parties in the soviet
- Consituent assembly & first universal election
- Flaws with April Thesis
2
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What were the flaws with the April Thesis
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- “PEACE” - the Bolsheviks were not internationally recognised so couldn’t negotiate with the Germans
- “BREAD” - difficult due to men and horses at the front
- “LAND” - redistrobution of land could lead to soldiers deserting the front
3
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When, why and who walk out of the 2nd Congres of soviets
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- 1917
- Mensheviks and SR’s
- They view OCT 17 as a bolshevik not soviet siezure of power
4
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What is the Sovnarkom and when is it set up
Also key roles
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- 1917
- Executive committee
- Trotsky (Foreign Affairs), Lenin (Chair), Stalin (Nationalities)
4
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When is the decree on Peace
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- 27 Oct 1917
- Armistice follows in November
5
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When & What is the decree on Land
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- 27 Oct 1917
- Abolished private ownership
6
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When does Lenin decree in November 1917
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- Workers can “supervise” management
7
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8
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How did Lenin secure funding in 1917?
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- “Pursuaded” the central bank to hand over financial reserves (on threat of armed intervention)
9
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How did Lenin respond to calls for a coalition
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- “Conisdered” the coalition from Zinoview and Kaminev but talkes broke down
10
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When was the Cheka established?
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- December 1917
11
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What were the election results?
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- 17 November 1917
- SR’s 53%
- Bolsheviks 24%
12
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When was the first meeting of the consituent assembly?
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- 5 January 1918
13
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What was the outcome of the first meeting of the consituent assembly?
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- Lenin used armed guards to close down the delegation
- Beggining of dictatorial rule
14
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When was the treaty of brest litovsk?
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- March 1918
