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What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed in 1918?
What was the primary outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed in 1918?
The Russian Civil War lasted from 1918 to 1921 and was fought between the Red Army and the Blue Army.
The Russian Civil War lasted from 1918 to 1921 and was fought between the Red Army and the Blue Army.
False
Who emerged as the leader of the USSR after Lenin's death?
Who emerged as the leader of the USSR after Lenin's death?
Joseph Stalin
The Bolsheviks implemented communist policies such as nationalizing industry and confiscating _____ during the consolidation of power.
The Bolsheviks implemented communist policies such as nationalizing industry and confiscating _____ during the consolidation of power.
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Match the historical event with its impact:
Match the historical event with its impact:
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What was a major factor contributing to the discontent among the Russian people prior to the Russian Revolution?
What was a major factor contributing to the discontent among the Russian people prior to the Russian Revolution?
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The February Revolution resulted in the establishment of a communist government.
The February Revolution resulted in the establishment of a communist government.
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Who led the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution?
Who led the Bolshevik Party during the October Revolution?
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The provisional government was established after the abdication of _______.
The provisional government was established after the abdication of _______.
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Match the following events of the Russian Revolution with their outcomes:
Match the following events of the Russian Revolution with their outcomes:
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What was the Bolsheviks' slogan during the October Revolution?
What was the Bolsheviks' slogan during the October Revolution?
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The Petrograd Soviet was a council of workers and soldiers that shared power with the provisional government.
The Petrograd Soviet was a council of workers and soldiers that shared power with the provisional government.
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What major global conflict was Russia involved in during the early 20th century that contributed to the revolution?
What major global conflict was Russia involved in during the early 20th century that contributed to the revolution?
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Study Notes
Russian Revolution Overview
- Two key events: February and October Revolutions
- Led to the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of a communist government
- Occurred in early 20th-century Russia
Background and Causes
- Tsar Nicholas II ruled as an absolute monarch
- Widespread dissatisfaction due to several factors:
- Economic hardship: Poverty and land inequality
- Industrialization: Harsh conditions for workers
- Political repression: Suppressed dissent and limited freedoms
- World War I: Military defeats, casualties, & shortages
February Revolution (March 1917, Julian Calendar)
- Triggered by food shortages and economic hardships in Petrograd
- Troops joined protests, leading Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate
- Provisional government formed, headed by Alexander Kerensky
- Shared power with Petrograd Soviet (workers and soldiers council)
- Provisional government continued involvement in WWI, alienating the public
October Revolution (November 1917, Julian Calendar)
- Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, gained popularity
- Slogan: "Peace, Land, and Bread"
- Promised to end the war
- Bolsheviks seized power through armed insurrection in Petrograd
- Created the world's first socialist state (later called the Soviet Union)
- Signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to withdraw Russia from WWI
Civil War and Consolidation of Power
- Russian Civil War (1918-1921): Red Army (Bolsheviks) vs. White Army (anti-Bolsheviks)
- Red Army’s victory solidified Bolshevik control
- Single-party dictatorship, communist policies implemented
- Nationalized industries
- Confiscated land
- Restructured Russian society
Lasting Impact
- Formation of the Soviet Union, a global superpower
- Inspired communist movements globally
- Shaped 20th-century geopolitics
- Led to repression, purges, and centralized control under leaders like Joseph Stalin
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Explore the pivotal events of the Russian Revolution, focusing on the February and October Revolutions which led to the fall of the monarchy and the rise of a communist regime. Understand the background causes including economic hardship, industrialization, and WWI impact. This quiz delves into the socio-political dynamics of early 20th-century Russia.
