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What was one of the main actions taken by troops loyal to the Provisional Government during the July Days?
What was a consequence of the July Days for the Bolshevik party?
What tactic did the Provisional Government use to undermine the Bolsheviks after the July Days?
What happened on the 23rd of October regarding the Bolsheviks?
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Which earlier government's actions did the Provisional Government's repression during the July Days resemble?
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What was one consequence of Kerensky's attempts to regain control over the Bolsheviks?
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Which of the following principles did not align with the Provisional Government's initial approach to repression?
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What caused the loyalty of troops to wane by mid-October 1917?
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Study Notes
Repression and Enforcement by the Provisional Government
- The Provisional Government initially aimed to distance itself from previous repressive measures instituted by the Tsarist regime, such as censorship and the Okhrana.
- Despite this intention, repression was employed during specific events from March to October 1917, particularly in reaction to dissent.
July Days
- The July Days involved a poorly organized uprising against the Provisional Government, viewed as a protest or revolution, depending on the perspective.
- On July 5, 1917, loyal troops were deployed to restore order in Petrograd, reminiscent of the military response used by Nicholas II in 1906.
Aftermath of July Days
- Following the July Days, the Provisional Government clamped down on the Bolshevik party:
- Bolshevik newspapers were banned.
- Approximately 800 Bolshevik leaders were arrested, including Lenin, who fled to Finland.
- Propaganda efforts were launched to link the Bolsheviks to German influence, reflecting tactics used by past Tsars such as Alexander II and Alexander III.
Actions by Kerensky in October 1917
- As control weakened by mid-October, Kerensky aimed to regain authority by clamping down on the Bolsheviks.
- On October 23, government troops closed Bolshevik newspapers, including Pravda and Izvestiya.
- An effort to arrest leading Bolsheviks was attempted but ultimately failed.
- The lack of troop loyalty that had partially assisted the Provisional Government in July diminished significantly, facilitating the Bolsheviks' subsequent successful coup.
Overall Assessment
- The Provisional Government espoused principles opposing repression, as evidenced by the Eight Principles.
- In practice, however, they resorted to repressive measures when challenged, indicating a conflict between ideology and the necessity of maintaining power.
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Explore the key events surrounding the Provisional Government in Russia during 1917, focusing on repression techniques and the July Days uprising. This quiz sheds light on the dynamic reactions to dissent and the subsequent crackdown on the Bolsheviks. Test your knowledge on this pivotal period of Russian history.
