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Russian Civil War: History and Participants

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Who were the main groups involved in the Russian Civil War?

The Red Army (Bolsheviks), the White Army (nationalists and monarchists), and the Green Army (peasants).

What were three causes of the Russian Civil War?

The collapse of the Russian Empire, political opposition to the Bolsheviks, and the Bolshevik Decree on Nationalities.

What were the consequences of the Russian Civil War?

The consequences of the Russian Civil War included the Bolsheviks consolidating their control, economic ruin due to War Communism, unrest with strikes and uprisings, around eight million deaths, and the centralization of control within the Bolshevik Party.

Give three reasons why Whites lose the Russian Civil War?

The Whites lost the Russian Civil War due to their reliance on foreign assistance, lack of planning and unified leadership, communication problems, lack of a single goal, limited control over major areas, and smaller, poorly supplied army. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Lenin's economic policy of War Communism?

The impact of War Communism included the economic ruin of the country, as food production and manufacturing collapsed, leading to unrest and uprisings. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their control after the Russian Civil War?

The Bolsheviks consolidated their control through economic policies like War Communism, political suppression using the Red Terror, and centralization of power within the party. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of the Russian Civil War on international relations?

Increased Soviet Union's suspicion of capitalist West, pursuit of worldwide communist revolution, 'Red Scare' in 1920s America Signup and view all the answers

Who fought against the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War?

The Whites, the Greens, and foreign countries like Britain, Japan, and USA Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 key events of the Russian Civil War

Trotsky becoming Commissar for War, rebellion of the Czech Legion, execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, Red Army's harsh discipline, major set-back during the Eastern Front Offensive, stopping General Yudenich's and General Denikin's advance, war with Poland, defeat of the Whites at the Battle of Perekop, defeat of the Green Army in Ukraine and Tambov Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 reasons why the Bolsheviks won the Russian Civil War?

Control of industrial heartlands and transport links, strong propaganda machine, conscription into Red Army, harsh military discipline, Red Terror Signup and view all the answers

What were three main reasons the Allies opposed the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War?

Ideological opposition to communism, signing of Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, hoped to defeat Bolsheviks by supporting the Whites and re-enter Russia into the war Signup and view all the answers