Appeal Of Lenin And The Bolsheviks

Question 1

Ku1

Answer 1

Upon returning to Russia, Lenin declared his 10-point program, which included ending
cooperation with moderate socialists, arming the workers, withdrawing support from the
Provisional Government, seeking immediate peace with Germany, and transferring all power
to the Soviet.

Question 2

Ku2

Answer 2

Lenin’s belief in an immediate proletarian revolution, rather than a gradual democratic one,
aligned with Marxist theory, and his persuasive leadership style convinced the Bolshevik
Central Committee to support the overthrow of the Provisional Government in October

Question 3

Analysis

Answer 3

Lenin’s persuasion of the Bolsheviks to adopt
an extreme position in October was crucial
to the success of the October Revolution, as
his leadership ensured they seized the
opportunity presented by the specific
circumstances, which may have been missed
without his direction

Question 4

Analysis plus

Answer 4

Lenin’s influence on the lead-up to the
October Revolution was limited, as he spent
most of 1917 either in exile or on the run
after the July Days, only returning in late
September, which restricted his direct
impact on the Bolshevik movement during
key moments of the year.