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What were the primary objectives outlined in Lenin's April Theses upon his return to Russia?
What were the primary objectives outlined in Lenin's April Theses upon his return to Russia?
Overthrow the provisional government and ensure the soviets take full control.
In what specific month and year did the Bolsheviks seize the Winter Palace?
In what specific month and year did the Bolsheviks seize the Winter Palace?
October 1917
What were some of the primary causes or contributing factors of the February/March Revolution?
What were some of the primary causes or contributing factors of the February/March Revolution?
Mass protests in Petrograd, harsh living conditions, food shortages and earnings did not keep pace with the increased cost of food and fuel.
How did the Kronstadt Soviet challenge the authority of the Provisional Government in May 1917?
How did the Kronstadt Soviet challenge the authority of the Provisional Government in May 1917?
What was the essence of the 'dual power' dynamic that emerged after the February/March Revolution?
What was the essence of the 'dual power' dynamic that emerged after the February/March Revolution?
What role did Trotsky play in the revolution, and what position did he hold?
What role did Trotsky play in the revolution, and what position did he hold?
In the October 1917 Moscow municipal elections, what percentage of the votes did the Bolsheviks secure?
In the October 1917 Moscow municipal elections, what percentage of the votes did the Bolsheviks secure?
How did Lenin and Trotsky broaden their appeal beyond the working class to gain wider support?
How did Lenin and Trotsky broaden their appeal beyond the working class to gain wider support?
What was the economic situation in Russia between 1914-1916? Give specific examples.
What was the economic situation in Russia between 1914-1916? Give specific examples.
Who is Popomarev, and what role did they play in the revolution according to the text?
Who is Popomarev, and what role did they play in the revolution according to the text?
Flashcards
Lenin's April Thesis
Lenin's April Thesis
Lenin outlined his political strategy in the April Theses.
25-26 October 1917
25-26 October 1917
The Bolsheviks seized the Winter Palace to arrest the remaining members of the Provisional Government.
23-27 Feb/March Revolution
23-27 Feb/March Revolution
Mass protests in Petrograd due to harsh conditions and food shortages.
May 16, 1917 Kronstadt soviet.
May 16, 1917 Kronstadt soviet.
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Provisional Government
Provisional Government
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1914-1916 Economic impact
1914-1916 Economic impact
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Lenin
Lenin
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Dual Power
Dual Power
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Popomarev
Popomarev
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Lenin returns April 3rd 1917
Lenin returns April 3rd 1917
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Study Notes
P1 Mindmap Evidence
Bolsheviks
- Lenin returned from exile on April 3rd, 1917
- On April 1917, Lenin created the April Thesis
- The main goals were to overthrow the Provisional Government and for the Soviets to take full control
- On October 25-26, 1917, the Bolsheviks seized the Winter Palace with the goal to arrest remaining members of the Provisional Government
- In October 1917, the Bolsheviks earned 51% of votes at the Moscow Municipal elections
February/March Revolution
- From February 23-27, there were mass protests in Petrograd
- This was due to harsh conditions and food/working shortages
- From 1914-1916, earnings rose by 2 fold
- The cost of food and fuel rose by 4 fold
Dual Power
- On May 16, 1917, the Kronstadt Soviet claimed independence from the Provisional Government
- The Provisional Government continued the war and introduced reforms
Lenin and Trotsky
- Without Lenin, the revolution would not have worked
- Trotsky was the Commissioner of War
- He organized everything alongside Lenin
- Both appealed to the public, including both workers and peasants
- Popomarev referred to the working class and said it led the struggle
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