Effect of Nationalism: Russian Revolutions

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Which group of people fought for their hard-earned properties, resulting in the death of 5-10 million farmers and landowners?

Landowners and farmers, especially kulaks

What was the recognition of women's vital role in the economy under Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

All of the above

What was the main reason people in China believed they needed to modernize?

To counter the growing foreign domination and control over the economy and political decisions

Who led the successful overthrow of the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty in China?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What was China's expectation after supporting the Allies in World War I?

To have the territories seized by Germany returned to them Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of foreign domination on China's economy and political decisions?

It led to foreign control over much of China's economy and political decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin during the October Revolution?

To overthrow the Duma's provisional government and create a Soviet government ruled by workers, peasants, and soldiers Signup and view all the answers

Which faction in the Russian Civil War represented supporters of democratic socialism?

The White Army Signup and view all the answers

How did the ideas of German philosopher Karl Marx influence the Russian Revolution?

Marx's ideas on capitalism prompted changes in Russian politics and economy towards communism Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

The Red Army led by the Bolsheviks claimed victory and established the Soviet Union Signup and view all the answers

When were the Romanov family executed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

1918 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the provisional government that the Bolsheviks overthrew during the October Revolution?

To maintain the capitalist system and bourgeois class in Russia Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Marxist revolutionaries in Russia?

To overthrow the czars and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat Signup and view all the answers

Which slogan did Vladimir Lenin use to attract support for the revolution?

Peace, Land, and Bread Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP)?

To revive the devastated Russian economy after the revolutions and war Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a part of Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP)?

Privatizing all major industries and financial institutions Signup and view all the answers

How did the Marxist revolutionaries view nationalism?

As a threat to unity and party loyalty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups was considered more radical and willing to take extreme measures for the revolution?

The Bolsheviks Signup and view all the answers

What was the original goal of the Bolsheviks before it transformed into the Communist Party?

Dictatorship of the proletariat Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did the Bolsheviks make to their party name as they began their quest for political transformation?

Renamed to Communist Party Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of renaming Russia to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922?

To pay tribute to the councils that aided the Bolshevik Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What title did Joseph Stalin hold after Lenin's death?

Leader of the Communist Party Signup and view all the answers

How did Stalin consolidate his power during his reign?

By executing those who threatened his power Signup and view all the answers

What policy led to an Agricultural Revolution in Stalin's era, causing farmers to give their lands to the state?

'Collectivization' Campaign Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method promoted by the Indian nationalist movement to protest against British rule?

Civil disobedience Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Indian nationalist movement's efforts?

Great Britain granted limited self-rule to India Signup and view all the answers

How did Mustafa Kemal contribute to the nationalist movement in Turkey?

He led a military campaign against the Greeks and British Signup and view all the answers

What reforms did Mustafa Kemal implement in Turkey after it became a republic?

He respected religious differences and adopted some European practices Signup and view all the answers

How did the Persian people respond to Great Britain's attempt to control Persia after World War I?

They developed a strong sense of nationalism and defended their country Signup and view all the answers

What action did Reza Shah Pahlavi take to modernize Iran (formerly known as Persia)?

He changed the country's name from Persia to Iran Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Russian Revolution and Economy

Stalin's Five-Year Plans included women's involvement in the economy, recognizing their vital role.
Women were encouraged to study and take math and science related courses.
By 1950, 75% of Soviet doctors were women.
Motherhood became an important duty, as women were expected to provide future generations of valuable citizens.

Effect of Nationalism: China

Foreign trade led to foreign domination and control of China's economy and political decisions.
Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen) and the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party) overthrew the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
China supported the Allies in World War I, but the Treaty of Versailles did not return seized territories to China, instead giving them to Japan.