10 Questions
What was the outcome of the Second Congress in 1903?
The Bolsheviks (the majority) outvoted their opponents, the Mensheviks
What provoked the Revolution of 1905 in Russia?
Peasant uprisings and labor strife
What event contributed to the pressure on the autocracy during the Revolution of 1905?
Firing on workers peacefully demonstrating near the Winter Palace on 'Bloody Sunday'
Why did Lenin demand that socialists undermine the military efforts of their own countries?
He wanted to weaken capitalism by disrupting the world war.
What event confirmed Lenin's prognosis in Imperialism that the world war weakened capitalism?
The February Revolution of 1917
Why were the Russian police, army, and Cossacks unable to reestablish order during the February Revolution of 1917?
They were unwilling to suppress disorder due to the weakening of the autocracy.
What aspect of Imperial Russia do some historians emphasize to explain the ease and near inevitability of the Bolsheviks' seizure of power?
The weakness of civil society
What is one of the arguments put forward by historians regarding continuities between late imperial culture and Bolshevism?
The appeal of Bolshevism to those seeking social and political change
From which perspective did Lenin address a range of dilemmas according to the text?
He strategically seized a moment to make history
What calendar system were the Russians using until February 1918, according to the text?
Julian calendar
Test your knowledge of the Russian Revolution and its connection to World War I. Explore the different socialist factions' stances on the war and their impact on international politics.
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