1917 February Revolution Flashcards
(27 cards)
What year did the Russian Revolution occur?
1917
What were the two main phases of the Russian Revolution?
The February Revolution and the October Revolution
True or False: The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.
True
Who was the leader of the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
Fill in the blank: The February Revolution resulted in the establishment of a _____ government.
Provisional
What was the main slogan of the Bolsheviks?
‘Peace, Land, and Bread’
Which event marked the beginning of the October Revolution?
The storming of the Winter Palace
What was the impact of World War I on the Russian Revolution?
It exacerbated social and economic problems, leading to unrest.
Who were the main opponents of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War?
The White Army
True or False: The October Revolution was a largely peaceful transfer of power.
False
What was the primary goal of the Bolshevik government after the revolution?
To establish a socialist state
Fill in the blank: The Treaty of _____ ended Russia’s involvement in World War I.
Brest-Litovsk
What economic policy did Lenin implement in 1921 to revive the economy?
New Economic Policy (NEP)
What was the name of the secret police established by the Bolsheviks?
Cheka
What was the significance of the October Revolution for global politics?
It inspired communist movements worldwide.
Who was the main rival of Lenin within the Bolshevik Party?
Leon Trotsky
True or False: The Russian Revolution was solely a workers’ movement.
False
What was the result of the Russian Civil War?
Bolshevik victory and establishment of the Soviet Union
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks changed their name to the _____ Party.
Communist
What role did the Soviets play during the Russian Revolution?
They were councils representing workers and soldiers.
What was the primary cause of discontent leading to the February Revolution?
Food shortages and military failures
What was the major consequence of the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II?
End of the Romanov dynasty
Who was the head of the Provisional Government after the February Revolution?
Alexander Kerensky
True or False: The Bolsheviks initially supported the Provisional Government.
False
