PG- Nature Of Gov Flashcards
(13 cards)
What were the PG’s reforms
Political prisoner amnesty
Recognition of trade unions
No decision made on land or war until new gov election
What is the structure of the provisional government?
It was characterized by dual authority involving the PG (ex duma members) and the PS (petrograd worker representatives)
What does ‘dual authority’ mean in this context?
It refers to the coexistence of the Provisional Government (PG) and the Petrograd Soviet (PS)
What issue arose from the relationship between the PG and PS?
PS seemed superior to the PG with order no 1
PG lacked control of military showing PS had more power
What was the consequence of the PG’s lack of legitimate authority?
It caused a decline in public loyalty and support
Who was appointed as the Commander in chief in July during the July days ?
Kornilov
What were the main slogans of Lenin upon his return from exile?
- Peace * Land * Bread
How many Bolshevik members were there when Lenin returned ?
26,000
What happened to PM Prince Lyov as a result of the protests?
He was replaced as prime minister by Kerensky
What was the role of soldiers and sailors during the protests?
They joined workers in protests against the PG
The PG issued arrest warrants for who
Bolsheviks
What significant event occurred on April 3 rd
Lenin returned from exile
What was a major factor contributing to the public’s dissatisfaction with the PG?
Unresolved issues and lack of effective governance
