Socialism and the Russian Revolution

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the commune described in Box 5?

What did the servants in Box 4 tell the cows and horses?

Which of the following figures is NOT mentioned as someone who was influenced by the Russian Revolution?

What is the main theme of the text in Box 4?

What best describes the attitude of the narrator in Box 4 towards the rumours about the return of the estate?

What was the main difference between the "cooperative communism" described in Box 5 and the earlier socialist debates in Russia?

Which of the following events occurred AFTER the formation of the Comintern?

What does the text suggest about the impact of the Russian Revolution on India?

Which of the following groups opposed the Bolshevik uprising in 1917?

What happened to the Russian army after the Bolsheviks ordered land redistribution in 1917?

Which groups fought against the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War (1918-1919)?

Which countries supported the anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War?

What was the main reason for the Bolsheviks' success in the Russian Civil War?

What tragic event occurred in Khiva, Central Asia, during the Russian Civil War?

How did the Bolsheviks attempt to address the confusion surrounding their government after the Civil War?

What economic policy did the Bolsheviks implement during the Russian Civil War?

What was the main goal of the Bolsheviks' Five Year Plans?

What was the main reason for the shortage of grain in Soviet Russia in the late 1920s?

What did Stalin believe was the cause of the grain shortages and speculation in the countryside in the late 1920s?

What was the main goal of Stalin's collectivization program?

How did peasants resist Stalin's collectivization program?

What was the main argument of peasants who resisted collectivization?

What was the main purpose of the secret police, known as the Cheka, OGPU, and NKVD, under the Bolshevik regime?

How did many young writers and artists initially respond to the Bolshevik revolution?

What was a key characteristic of European society before the 18th century?

What significant event in the late 18th century sparked discussions about societal change?

What was a key belief held by liberals in the 19th century?

Which of the following groups believed in a gradual transformation of society?

What was the main objective of the Russian Revolution?

Which of the following is a term used to describe those who supported preserving the existing social order?

What is a key factor to consider when interpreting political terms like 'liberal' and 'conservative'?

What is a significant takeaway from the Russian Revolution in terms of its impact on societal change?

Who believed that only men of property should have the right to vote?

What was a key belief of radicals regarding government?

Which group was primarily opposed to both liberals and radicals?

What did socialists believe was the primary issue stemming from private property?

What was one major goal of the cooperative movement advocated by some socialists?

What did Marx argue was the basis of exploitation in capitalist societies?

By the mid-nineteenth century, socialism became recognized for promoting what?

Who sought to build a cooperative community known as New Harmony?

What did conservatives believe about the process of change after the French Revolution?

What was the Second International's purpose?

What was a significant social problem associated with industrialization?

Which of the following was NOT a belief of radicals?

What was the general attitude of conservatives towards change in the eighteenth century?

What was a primary concern of liberals regarding social issues during industrialization?

What was one consequence of the bad harvests between 1930-1933?

What did Stalin and his supporters accuse critics of industrial production confusion of?

By 1939, how many people were reported to be in prisons or labor camps?

How did socialist parties in Europe react to the Bolshevik seizure of power?

What was one of the outcomes of the USSR’s influence by the time of the Second World War?

What did the Bolsheviks encourage colonial peoples to do?

What significant acknowledgment occurred within the USSR by the 1950s?

What does the letter from the 13-year-old worker indicate about childhood in the Soviet Union during the 1930s?

How did the Kirgiz initially react to the February Revolution?

What was M.N. Roy's observation about the October Revolution among the Kirgiz?

What was a common method used for propaganda according to Alexander Shlyapnikov?

What challenge did many Soviet citizens face by the end of the twentieth century regarding socialism?

What type of society did the USSR develop into by the 1950s, despite its growth?

What group was particularly affected by the repressive policies of the Soviet regime?

What were the main reasons for the mass insurrections of the peasantry in Ukraine?

What was a consequence faced by peasants who resisted collectivisation in Ukraine?

What did the letter from Afanasii Dedorovich Frebenev reveal about the impacts of heavy taxation?

What did Shaukat Usmani observe about the social dynamics in Soviet Russia?

What was Rabindranath Tagore's impression of Moscow in 1930?

Which significant event took place during the Women's Day celebrations at the Lorenz telephone factory?

How did the peasants react to the news of the October Revolution in 1917?

What happened to the estate owner during the October Revolution?

What misconception did some people have regarding the collectivisation process?

What did the increased taxing policies indicate for independent farmers in the 1930s?

What aspect of society did Usmani admire during his visit to Soviet Russia?

What event did Marfa Vasileva’s actions lead to at the factory?

What did Tagore think about the transformation in the Soviet population compared to Indian masses?

How were peasants' feelings towards the landowner's manor house described after the October Revolution?

What characterized the initial reactions of peasants to the news of the revolutionary uprising?

What was Lenin's view on party membership in a repressive society like Tsarist Russia?

What initiated the 1905 Revolution in Russia?

Which event is commonly referred to as 'Bloody Sunday'?

What was a notable consequence of the First World War on Russia?

What led to widespread unrest in Russian cities by winter 1916?

How did the Tsar respond to the demands for a constituent assembly during the 1905 Revolution?

Which group opposed Lenin's ideas on party membership?

What was one impact of the February Revolution in Petrograd?

During the First World War, what was a significant demoralizing factor for Russian soldiers?

Which social group played a significant role in the strikes during the February Revolution?

What change did the Tsar make to the Duma after the 1905 Revolution?

What was one of the main grievances of the peasants and workers during the 1905 Revolution?

Why did the Russian government restrict political activity after 1905?

What role did Rasputin play during World War I in Russia?

What was the factory committee's main goal after 1905?

What was the main reason the cavalry refused to fire on the demonstrators?

Which event marked the start of the February Revolution in 1917?

What approach did Lenin advocate in his 'April Theses'?

What was the outcome of the October Revolution for property ownership?

How did the Bolsheviks' view of the Constituent Assembly change after October 1917?

What happened after the Bolsheviks conducted elections to the Constituent Assembly in November 1917?

What role did the Military Revolutionary Committee play during the October Revolution?

What was one of the first actions taken by the Bolsheviks after seizing power?

Why did the Provisional Government resort to stern measures against the Bolsheviks?

What significant action did soldiers and striking workers take in the days following the Duma's suspension?

What led soldiers to mutiny against the Provisional Government?

What was a primary aim of the revolutionaries demonstrating in February 1917?

Who was the leader that returned to Russia in April 1917 and pushed for the Bolshevik agenda?

Which groups were influential in the Provisional Government after the February Revolution?

What major event led to the socialists taking over the government in Russia?

Which statement best describes the primary occupation of the majority of people in the Russian Empire in 1914?

What was a significant characteristic of the industrial workforce in early 20th century Russia?

What was the primary religious affiliation in the Russian Empire in 1914?

Which statement accurately reflects the views of Russian Social Democrats regarding peasants?

What was a common grievance for workers in the Russian Empire before 1914?

What characteristic of the nobility in Russia contributed to peasant discontent?

Which of the following best describes the political situation in Russia regarding parties before 1914?

Which economic activity was a major part of the Russian Empire's economy in the early 20th century?

What was the nature of ownership in the industrial sector of the Russian Empire?

How did peasants in Russia differ from peasants in other European countries?

Which of the following best describes the association of workers in Russia before 1914?

In the early 20th century, what was the status of women in the Russian workforce?

What was a consequence of the divided social groups among Russian workers?

Which of the following best summarizes the influence of socialists in early 20th century Europe?