Lenin's April Thesis

Question 1

What did Lenin Write on his way back from Russia?

Answer 1

“April Thesis”

Question 2

What did Lenin Propose with this Thesis

Answer 2

He proposed to end all co-operation with P.G and all parties supporting it - Mensheviks. He also campaigned to end war between capitalists, nationalization of all land, education of workers and peasants and all industry controlled by soviets. Most importantly, state power must be taken away from P.G

Question 3

Why was there growing support for Bolsheviks?

Answer 3

Lenin’s strong leadership and determination and Trotsky’s organisation were crucial. April Thesis offered a clear and strong message for Bolsheviks to take into factories, navy and army. Bolsheviks also had their own army - the red guard in Petrograd. Germany secretly funded the Bolsheviks to end the first world war, which helped to fund Bolshevik newspapers in June 1917 that criticized the P.G

Question 4

What were Lenin’s Slogans?

Answer 4

“Peace, bread and land” and “All power to the soviets!”