The struggle to succeed Lenin (background) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Which two Bolshevik leaders were initially against the 1917 revolution?
A
Kamenev and Zinoviev.
2
Q
Who led the military efforts under Lenin during and after the revolution?
A
Trotsky.
3
Q
Why were some Bolsheviks concerned about Trotsky’s power?
A
He had strong connections with the Red Army, and they feared he might become a figure like Napoleon.
4
Q
Which Bolshevik leaders opposed Trotsky’s rise in power?
A
Kamenev and Zinoviev.
5
Q
What did Lenin say about Stalin’s role in the party?
A
Lenin stated that Stalin should not even be a member of the Politburo.
6
Q
Who had access to read Lenin’s letters about Stalin and other matters?
A
Only members of the Politburo.
