Causes Of The Civil War

Question 1

Why did Lenin want the civil war?

Answer 1

So he could destroy all of his opponents in a short war instead of having to face them throughout the Bolsheviks rule.

Question 2

What were political opponents of the Bolsheviks not willing to accept?

Answer 2

The Bolsheviks absolute rule.

Question 3

Did some of the Bolsheviks actions lead to the civil war?

Answer 3

Yes, signing the treaty of Brest-Litovsk and shutting down the Constituent Assembly had caused some resentment.

Question 4

What were some reasons why the civil war started? (3)

Answer 4

Some people wanted independence from Russia.
Some people believed the Bolsheviks had no right to rule.
Some wanted the a return to Tsarism.