Russian History Flashcard

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What was one major cause of unrest in Russia before WWI? Options: Too much farmland, Equal treatment of all ethnic groups, High taxes and little land for peasants, Strong industrial economy

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High taxes and little land for peasants

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Which group was the most radical socialist group in Russia? Options: Soviets, Whites, Duma

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Bolsheviks

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What was the name of Russia’s elected parliament?

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Duma

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What event led to Czar Nicholas II stepping down?

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Mass protests and soldiers refusing to fire

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What city was the center of protest in March 1917?

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St. Petersburg

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Who led the Bolsheviks?

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Vladimir Lenin

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What did the Bolsheviks promise the people?

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Peace, land, and power to soviets

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Why did the Allies support the Whites in the civil war?

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To bring Russia back into WWI

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Who organized the Red Army?

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Trotsky

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What was the result of the Russian Civil War in 1921?

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The Communists gained full control