Lesson 1.2 quiz

Which group wanted to re-establish Tsarist rule during the Russian Civil War?

What was the main reason for the creation of a 'party-state' during the Russian Civil War?

Which country sent troops to fight against the new government during the Russian Civil War?

Which group accused Lenin and Trotsky of betraying the principles of the revolution?

What was the demand of the Kronstadt sailors during their rebellion?

What did Lenin NOT do to suppress opposition political parties?

Which of the following was Lenin's primary objective during the Russian Civil War?

What was the main method used by Lenin to ensure victory during the Russian Civil War?

Which group within the Bolshevik Party wanted to reintroduce workers' control of industry?

What did Lenin's resolution 'On Party Unity' do?

How many Soviet republics were there in 1940?

What happened to the original institutions created after the October Revolution?

What role did the Cheka play after the Civil War?

What did Lenin replace a workers' government with?

Russian Civil War Factions and Actions

The White Army sought to re-establish Tsarist rule during the Russian Civil War.
The formation of a 'party-state' was aimed at consolidating power and ensuring control over the revolutionary government.

External Interventions

Foreign troops, particularly from countries like Britain, France, Japan, and the United States, intervened against the Bolshevik government during the Civil War.

Opposition and Dissatisfaction

Left Socialist-Revolutionaries accused Lenin and Trotsky of betraying the principles of the revolution.
During their rebellion, the Kronstadt sailors demanded full workers' control and political accountability from the Bolsheviks.

Political Measures

Lenin did not completely abolish opposition political parties; instead, some were tolerated, albeit with restrictions.
Lenin's primary objective was the survival and consolidation of Bolshevik power during the Civil War.

Strategies for Victory

The main method employed by Lenin to achieve victory was the establishment of a highly centralized and disciplined Red Army.

Bolshevik Party Dynamics

The Workers' Opposition group within the Bolshevik Party advocated for the reintroduction of workers' control over industry.
Lenin's resolution 'On Party Unity' aimed to prevent factionalism within the party, enforcing a stricter adherence to party discipline.

Soviet Republics and Institutions

By 1940, there were 15 Soviet republics in the USSR.
Original institutions created after the October Revolution were largely replaced or evolved into more centralized structures by the Bolsheviks.

Role of the Cheka

The Cheka served as the state security organization, tasked with suppressing internal dissent and counter-revolutionary activities following the Civil War.

Government Changes

Lenin replaced the workers' government with a more centralized Soviet government, which reflected the party's priorities over grassroots workers' control.

The Changing Nature of the Communist Party: Test your knowledge on the transformation of the Communist Party and its impact on Soviet governance. From accusations of betrayal to the establishment of a disciplined Red Army, discover the key events and ideologies that shaped the party's evolution.