History - Communism Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Bolshevik revolution and how did they spread it?
A
- Russia 1917
- took over parliament and killed the Tsar - first communist country in the world)
- spread communism to people who are peasants (equality, wealth, education)
2
Q
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks and what did he do to stay in power?
A
- Vladmir Lenin
- were ruthless to stay in power - eliminated opposition
3
Q
When was the Civil war and what happened?
A
- 1918, lasted 3 years
- Bolsheviks against opposition
- countries involved: Britain, France, Japan, Australia
4
Q
What happened when Lenin died?
A
- Died 1924
- Joseph Stalin took over sneakily
5
Q
What farming policy did Stalin introduce?
A
- 30 million people died as a result
- grain was sent to cities to fund growth for manufacturing
- peasants starved because their grain was taken away
6
Q
What was the Great Purge and when did it occur?
A
- occurred 1936-1938
- Stalin unleashed wave of terror and killed all his critics in communist party and several Red Army generals
