Week 4 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What were the three key Bolshevik promises after the October Revolution?
Peace, Land, and Bread.
What did the Decree on Land do?
Redistributed land from landlords to the peasants.
: What happened to the Constituent Assembly in 1918?
It was dismissed by the Bolsheviks after they lost the majority.
What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
A peace treaty with Germany that ended Russia’s participation in WWI.
Why did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk cause opposition?
It gave away large amounts of Russian territory.
Who were the Whites in the Civil War?
A coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces including monarchists, liberals, and foreign powers.
Who were the Reds in the Civil War?
A: The Bolsheviks and their supporters.
How did Trotsky contribute to the Red victory?
He led the Red Army, imposed discipline, and used railways for rapid deploymen
Who were the Greens in the Civil War?
: Peasant militias who opposed both Reds and Whites.
Q: What was War Communism?
Bolshevik policy during the Civil War involving forced grain requisitioning, nationalisation, and central control.
What was the Workers’ Decree?
Guaranteed an 8-hour workday and workers’ control over production.
