Lenin - Red Terror. Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Why did violence increase?
A
There was an assasination attempt on Lenin on the 30th August 1918 and this increased his already-present desire to bring terror.
2
Q
As the Bolsheviks’ control spread across Russia, the violence followed? What was this known as, and when (roughly) was it?
A
This was known as ‘Red Terror’ and Bolshevik control over Russia spread into 1921.
3
Q
Who did the Bolsheviks use to spread their terror?
A
The Chekka (secret police) and the Red Army.
4
Q
Who did the Bolsheviks use terror against?
A
Anyone who opposed them, or any kind of dissent against their authority.
5
Q
What do official estimates put the death toll by the Chekka as?
A
Around 13,000.
6
Q
However, what to historians argue that the death toll by the Chekka was?
A
Around half a million.
