Gr 11 History Ch 1 SUM: Communism in Russia 1900-1940
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What was the primary consequence of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

  • Gradual growth of urban industrialization
  • Substantial increase in peasants' mobility (correct)
  • Rise in the number of ethnicities
  • Significant improvement in living and economic conditions

What was the primary ideology that influenced the Russian socialist movement?

  • Marxist ideology (correct)
  • Imperialist ideology
  • Socialist ideology
  • Capitalist ideology

What was the primary reason for the growth of the urban proletariat?

  • Emancipation of serfs
  • Industrial revolution (correct)
  • Autocratic Tsarist regime
  • Rise of the Mensheviks

What was the primary consequence of the Russian industrial revolution?

<p>Growth of an urban proletariat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary division within the Russian socialist movement?

<p>Between gradual and revolutionary approaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Tsarist regime in the 19th century?

<p>Autocratic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of rapid industrialization?

<p>Rise of the urban proletariat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the dissatisfaction of the urban workers?

<p>Harsh working conditions and low wages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia?

<p>Poor working conditions in cities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a cause of the February Revolution?

<p>Acute food shortages and dissatisfaction with the war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the February Revolution?

<p>Tsar Nicholas II was forced to abdicate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution?

<p>Leon Trotsky and Vladimir Lenin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the October Revolution?

<p>The takeover of key installations by the Bolsheviks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a cause of the Russian Civil War?

<p>Opposition to the Bolsheviks' harsh methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the Red Army?

<p>Well-organized and disciplined (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

<p>Supressing opposition through terror and executions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an advantage of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

<p>Control of key central areas including Petrograd and Moscow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The consolidation of Bolshevik power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of War Communism?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of War Communism?

<p>Nationalization of large industries and banks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the economic policies under War Communism?

<p>Economic disarray and severe damage to the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion?

<p>It indicated deep-seated dissatisfaction with Bolshevik methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What replaced War Communism in 1921?

<p>The New Economic Policy (NEP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To consolidate power and develop the Soviet economy independently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of collectivization?

<p>To modernize agriculture and increase food production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of collectivization?

<p>Widespread famine, notably in Ukraine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrial growth, emphasizing heavy industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Partial fulfillment of production targets at the cost of human suffering (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the First Five-Year Plan?

<p>To target massive increases in heavy industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

<p>It weakened the military's ability to respond effectively during WWII (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Third Five-Year Plan?

<p>To enhance consumer goods production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

<p>To carry out arrests, show trials, and executions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the Soviet Union's industrialization during the Five-Year Plans?

<p>Focus on quantity over quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Five-Year Plans' emphasis on heavy industry?

<p>Significant industrial output and infrastructure development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The defeat of Russian forces in the Russo-Japanese War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The issuance of the October Manifesto and the establishment of a parliament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The exposure of the weaknesses of the autocracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Bloody Sunday (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

<p>The exacerbation of existing economic and social stresses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate trigger for the February 1917 Revolution?

<p>The severe food shortages and general discontent with the war effort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main slogan of the Bolsheviks in the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a communist state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>Autocratic rule and political repression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an economic cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>The impact of WWI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the emancipation of serfs in 1861 for the peasants?

<p>It allowed for greater mobility that contributed to urban industrial growth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Russian socialist movement?

<p>It was heavily influenced by Marxist ideology. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia?

<p>A rise in dissatisfaction among urban workers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Tsarist regime in the 19th century?

<p>It was an autocratic empire. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat?

<p>A rise in dissatisfaction among urban workers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary ideological influence on the Russian socialist movement?

<p>Marxism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the division within the Russian socialist movement?

<p>The split between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of industrialization on Russian society?

<p>A rise in dissatisfaction among urban workers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Second Five-Year Plan?

<p>Heavy industry development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

<p>It weakened the military (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

<p>To arrest and execute perceived enemies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>To develop heavy industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrialization and infrastructure development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Third Five-Year Plan?

<p>Consumer goods production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Russian government's inability to distribute land reforms and manage food supplies?

<p>Escalation of discontent among workers and peasants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the demoralization of Russian troops during WWI?

<p>The catastrophic losses on the front and harsh conditions faced by soldiers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the urban centers like Petrograd during the Russian industrialization?

<p>Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and exploitative labor conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Establish a socialist state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

<p>Supressing opposition through terror and executions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Russian withdrawal from World War I?

<p>Discontent among veterans and active service members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

<p>Well-organized and disciplined (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The consolidation of Bolshevik power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the success of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

<p>The control of key central areas including Petrograd and Moscow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Russian industrialization and agricultural inequity?

<p>Escalation of discontent among workers and peasants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of War Communism during the Russian Civil War?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war through radical economic measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the economic policies under War Communism?

<p>The Russian economy was severely damaged and industrial output plummeted (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion?

<p>It was a significant protest against the harsh policies of War Communism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

<p>Focus on consolidating power and developing the Soviet Union's economy independently (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To transform the Soviet Union into a self-sufficient industrial superpower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of collectivization?

<p>Widespread famine, notably the devastating famine in Ukraine (1932-1933) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrial growth, emphasizing heavy industries like steel, coal, and machinery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Partial success in meeting production targets, but at the cost of considerable human suffering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of nationalization under War Communism?

<p>To control production and finance through the state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the introduction of advanced technologies during Stalin's industrialization?

<p>Rapid industrial growth and modernization of the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Russian government's involvement in World War I?

<p>To support the Allied Powers and defeat the Central Powers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Russo-Japanese War on the Russian monarchy?

<p>It exposed the weaknesses and incompetence of the Tsarist regime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the failure of the Provisional Government in 1917?

<p>It was ineffective in addressing key issues like land reform and WWI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary slogan of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Bloody Sunday massacre?

<p>Widespread strikes, uprisings, and mutinies across Russia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the 1905 Revolution on the Russian monarchy?

<p>It exposed the weaknesses of the autocracy and forced concessions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of Grigori Rasputin in the Russian monarchy?

<p>He was a key advisor to Tsar Nicholas II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

<p>It exacerbated existing economic and social stresses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the October Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a communist state in Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the widespread dissatisfaction among Russian citizens during World War I?

<p>The severe food shortages and general discontent with the war effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that sparked the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Bloody Sunday (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

<p>The war severely disrupted Russia's economy and demoralized the population (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main slogan of the Bolsheviks in the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an economic cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>The severe food shortages and economic hardship (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a communist state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The issuing of the October Manifesto and the establishment of the Duma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the February 1917 Revolution?

<p>The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the involvement of Grigori Rasputin on royal affairs?

<p>It undermined the credibility of the monarchy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Russia's defeat in the Russo-Japanese War?

<p>It exposed the incompetence of the Tsarist regime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major societal issue that contributed to the discontent among urban workers and peasants in Russia?

<p>Overcrowding and poor sanitation in urban centers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Russian military's failures in World War I?

<p>Demoralization of troops and growing support for revolutionary ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the February Revolution in 1917?

<p>Acute food shortages and protests in Petrograd (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October Revolution in 1917?

<p>The establishment of a socialist state under the Bolsheviks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor that contributed to the Bolsheviks' success in the Russian Civil War?

<p>The control of key central areas, including Petrograd and Moscow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

<p>To suppress opposition through terror and executions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of War Communism?

<p>To mobilize all resources for the war effort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of War Communism?

<p>The rationing of food and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What replaced War Communism in 1921?

<p>The New Economic Policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

<p>To establish a socialist state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the First Five-Year Plan?

<p>Heavy industry development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

<p>It weakened its leadership and military capabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

<p>To carry out arrests, show trials, and executions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Second Five-Year Plan?

<p>To focus on heavy industry and efficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Five-Year Plans on the Soviet Union?

<p>Rapid industrialization at the expense of consumer goods and living standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Third Five-Year Plan?

<p>Consumer goods production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of War Communism during the Russian Civil War?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the economic policies under War Communism?

<p>The Russian economy was severely damaged (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

<p>Peasants were allowed to move to cities and work in industries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

<p>It was a rebellion led by previously loyal sailors and indicated deep-seated dissatisfaction with Bolshevik methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the effect of rapid industrialization on the Russian workforce?

<p>It created a large, dissatisfied urban proletariat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

<p>Focus on building socialism within the Soviet Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the rise of Marxist ideas in Russia?

<p>The working class and intellectuals were attracted to Marxist theories of class struggle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To transform the Soviet Union into a self-sufficient industrial superpower (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of collectivization?

<p>Widespread famine and millions of deaths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Russian industrial revolution?

<p>Russia experienced significant economic and social changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Russian socialist movement?

<p>It was divided into different factions with varying approaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrial growth, emphasizing heavy industries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat?

<p>It contributed to the rise of dissatisfaction and revolutionary thought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Five-Year Plan?

<p>Partial achievement of production targets at the cost of considerable human suffering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of nationalization under War Communism?

<p>To control production and finance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Tsarist regime in the 19th century?

<p>It was an autocratic empire with strict control over its territories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the abolition of private trade under War Communism?

<p>A significant increase in black market activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary ideological influence on the Russian socialist movement?

<p>Marxist theories of class struggle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the social class that made up the majority of the Russian population in the 19th century?

<p>Peasants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

<p>Rapid industrialization in the late 19th century (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the theoretical foundation for revolutionary thought in Russia?

<p>Marxism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

<p>Dissatisfaction among workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

<p>Increased economic mobility for peasants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Tsarist regime in 19th century Russia?

<p>Autocratic rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary division within the Russian socialist movement?

<p>Between Mensheviks and Bolsheviks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary ideological influence on the Russian socialist movement?

<p>Marxism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Defeat of Russian forces in the Russo-Japanese War (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that sparked the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Bloody Sunday (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Promises of a constitution and the establishment of a parliament (Duma) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

<p>Severe hardship and social stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main slogan of the Bolsheviks in the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Establishment of a communist state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an economic cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>Impact of WWI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate trigger for the February 1917 Revolution?

<p>Severe food shortages and demonstrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Lenin in the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Leader of the Bolsheviks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the First Five-Year Plan?

<p>Targeting massive increases in heavy industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of War Communism?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war through radical economic measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of War Communism?

<p>Severe economic disarray and widespread suffering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Industrialization of the Soviet Union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

<p>Socialism in One Country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

<p>Carrying out arrests, show trials, and executions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

<p>Weakened the military (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To transform the Soviet Union into a self-sufficient industrial superpower (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of collectivization?

<p>To increase agricultural production and accumulate capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Second Five-Year Plan?

<p>Improving quality and efficiency of heavy industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of collectivization?

<p>Severe famine, notably the devastating famine in Ukraine (1932-1933) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial focus of the Third Five-Year Plan?

<p>Enhancing consumer goods production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrialization, emphasizing heavy industries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrialization and significant economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What replaced War Communism in 1921?

<p>New Economic Policy (NEP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

<p>It was a significant uprising led by previously loyal sailors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the discontent among workers and peasants in Russia during the early 20th century?

<p>The government's inability to distribute land reforms and manage food supplies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the February Revolution in Russia?

<p>The end of centuries of Romanov rule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the military's demoralization during WWI?

<p>The harsh conditions faced by soldiers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution?

<p>To end the war and establish a socialist state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

<p>To suppress opposition through terror and executions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The rise of the Bolsheviks to power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the discontent among urban workers in Russia?

<p>Poor working conditions and low wages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October Revolution?

<p>The rise of the Bolsheviks to power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Russian military's failures in WWI?

<p>The poor leadership of the military (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the February Revolution?

<p>The end of centuries of Romanov rule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the 1905 Revolution on the Tsarist regime?

<p>It exposed the incompetence of the Tsarist regime and ignited nationalistic and liberal sentiments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate trigger for the February 1917 Revolution?

<p>The severe food shortages and general discontent with the war effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main slogan of the Bolsheviks in the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October 1917 Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a communist state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major economic cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>The impact of World War I on Russia's economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>The autocratic rule and political repression by Tsar Nicholas II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that sparked the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Bloody Sunday, a peaceful protest led by Father Georgii Gapon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The issuance of the October Manifesto, promising a constitution and the establishment of a parliament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

<p>The severe disruption of Russia's economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Lenin's return from exile in April 1917?

<p>It galvanized his supporters to prepare for a second revolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the late 19th century industrialization in Russia for the peasants?

<p>They were able to move to urban areas and contribute to industrial growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Russian socialist movement in the early 20th century?

<p>It was divided between gradual and revolutionary approaches. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the rapid industrialization in Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

<p>It led to the growth of an urban proletariat and dissatisfaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary influence on the Russian socialist movement?

<p>The ideas of Karl Marx. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

<p>It led to the rise of dissatisfaction and revolutionary thought. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Tsarist regime in the 19th century?

<p>It was an autocratic empire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the emancipation of serfs in 1861 for the Russian economy?

<p>It allowed for mobility and contributed to urban industrial growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the division within the Russian socialist movement?

<p>The disagreement over the pace of revolution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Second Five-Year Plan?

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What was the outcome of the Five-Year Plans' emphasis on heavy industry?

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What was the role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

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What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

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What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

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What was the characteristic of the Soviet Union's industrialization during the Five-Year Plans?

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What was the primary focus of Stalin's 'Socialism in One Country' policy?

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What was the main objective of collectivization under Stalin?

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What was the outcome of the economic policies under War Communism?

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What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

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What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

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What was the outcome of collectivization?

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What was the primary objective of War Communism?

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What replaced War Communism in 1921?

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What was a key feature of War Communism?

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What was the primary consequence of the Russian government's inability to distribute land reforms and manage food supplies?

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What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

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What was the primary factor that contributed to the demoralization of Russian troops during World War I?

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What was the primary consequence of the Bolsheviks' inability to meet the pressing demands of the populace?

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What was the primary characteristic of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary geographic advantage of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary objective of War Communism?

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What was the primary consequence of the Bolsheviks' harsh methods during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary cause of the February Revolution?

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What was the primary effect of the emancipation of serfs in 1861 on the Russian economy?

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What was the primary consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

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What was the primary ideological influence on the Russian socialist movement?

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What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

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What was the primary characteristic of the Tsarist regime in the 19th century?

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What was the primary division within the Russian socialist movement?

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What was the primary consequence of Russia's late industrialization compared to Western Europe?

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What was the primary reason for the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

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What was a major consequence of the harsh living conditions of urban workers and peasants?

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What was a major factor in the Bolsheviks' success in the October Revolution?

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What was a characteristic of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

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What was a geographic advantage of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War?

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What was a cause of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary objective of War Communism?

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What was a key feature of War Communism?

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What replaced War Communism in 1921?

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What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks during War Communism?

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What was the main outcome of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

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What was the primary reason for Stalin's policy of 'Socialism in One Country'?

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What was the outcome of collectivization under Stalin?

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What was the primary objective of War Communism?

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What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion?

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What replaced War Communism in 1921?

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What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

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What was the primary feature of Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

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What was the outcome of the economic policies under War Communism?

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What was the primary consequence of Stalin's Five-Year Plans on the living standards of workers?

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What was the primary goal of the Second Five-Year Plan?

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What was the role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

<p>The NKVD played a crucial role in carrying out arrests, show trials, and executions during the Great Purge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Red Army?

<p>The Great Purge weakened the Red Army's leadership, impacting its ability to respond effectively during WWII. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Third Five-Year Plan?

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What was the outcome of the Five-Year Plans in terms of industrialization?

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What was the underlying factor that contributed to the failure of the concessions made by Tsar Nicholas II during the 1905 Revolution?

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How did the involvement of Grigori Rasputin in royal affairs contribute to the downfall of the Russian monarchy?

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What was the primary consequence of the strain of World War I on the Russian economy?

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What was the primary objective of the slogan 'Peace, Land, and Bread' used by the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

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What was the outcome of the Bolsheviks' seizure of power in October 1917?

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What was the primary consequence of the autocratic rule of Tsar Nicholas II?

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What was the primary factor that contributed to the failure of the Provisional Government under Alexander Kerensky?

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What was the primary consequence of the defeat of Russian forces in the Russo-Japanese War?

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What was the primary role of the Duma established during the 1905 Revolution?

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What was the primary consequence of the Bloody Sunday massacre?

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