12 Questions
What distinguished Russian peasants from other European peasants?
They pooled their land together periodically
Why did the Russian Social Democratic Workers Party have to operate as an illegal organization?
The government did not allow the existence of any political parties
What was the main focus of the Socialist Revolutionary Party in 1900?
Demanding land transfers from nobles to peasants
Why did some Russian socialists believe that peasants, rather than workers, would be the main force of the revolution?
They felt that the custom of dividing land made peasants natural socialists
According to Lenin, why did he feel that peasants could not all be part of a socialist movement?
Due to their varying economic statuses and roles within the society
How did the Russian Social Democratic Workers Party differ in their views on party organization?
Lenin believed in disciplined control of party membership, while the Mensheviks advocated for an open party
What was the political setup of Russia prior to the 1905 Revolution?
An autocracy where the Tsar was not answerable to parliament
What led to the 1905 Revolution according to the text?
A series of economic hardships faced by Russian workers in 1904
What was the impact of the One Party system on trade unions in Russia?
Trade unions were closely controlled by the party under the One Party system.
Why did many young writers and artists rally to the Party after October 1917?
The Party stood for socialism and change, which appealed to many young writers and artists.
How did the One Party system impact freedom of expression for artists and writers in Russia?
It imposed heavy censorship and discouraged artistic experimentation.
What was the role of the secret police under the One Party system in Russia?
The secret police punished those who criticized the Bolsheviks under the One Party system.
Explore the historical events that led to the development of Russia into a one-party state, focusing on the transformation of the Bolshevik Party into the Russian Communist Party and the subsequent political actions taken by Lenin. This quiz provides insight into the consolidation of power and the establishment of a single-party system in Russia.
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