socialism in europe and the russian revolution Flashcards
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What is socialism?
A political and economic theory advocating for collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.
Who was Karl Marx?
A German philosopher and economist known for his ideas about capitalism and socialism, and for co-authoring ‘The Communist Manifesto’.
True or False: The Russian Revolution occurred in 1917.
True
What event marked the beginning of the Russian Revolution?
The February Revolution, which led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II.
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks were a faction of the _____ party.
Social Democratic Workers’ Party
What was the main goal of the Bolsheviks?
To establish a socialist state in Russia.
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the October Revolution?
The second phase of the Russian Revolution in 1917, where the Bolsheviks seized power.
What does the term ‘proletariat’ refer to?
The working class, especially in the context of Marxist theory.
What is the ‘Dictatorship of the Proletariat’?
A Marxist concept where the working class holds political power.
True or False: The Russian Civil War followed the Russian Revolution.
True
What was the primary cause of the Russian Civil War?
The conflict between the Bolshevik Red Army and the anti-Bolshevik White Army.
Who were the White Army?
A coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War.
What is ‘War Communism’?
An economic and political system that existed in Soviet Russia during the Civil War, characterized by state control over the economy.
Fill in the blank: The New Economic Policy (NEP) was introduced by _____ in 1921.
Vladimir Lenin
What was the purpose of the New Economic Policy?
To revive the Russian economy by reintroducing limited private enterprise.
What year did the Bolshevik Revolution take place?
1917
True or False: Socialism promotes individual ownership of property.
False
What was the impact of World War I on the Russian Revolution?
It exacerbated social and economic problems, leading to widespread discontent and revolution.
Who was Leon Trotsky?
A key figure in the Russian Revolution and leader of the Red Army.
What ideology did the Russian Revolution primarily promote?
Marxism-Leninism
Fill in the blank: The Bolsheviks renamed their party to _____ after taking power.
Communist Party
What was the significance of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
It marked Russia’s exit from World War I, ceding significant territory to Germany.
True or False: The Russian Revolution was a peaceful transition of power.
False
