Russian Revolution

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia was caused in part by

• a forced famine in Ukraine

• the failure of Czar Nicholas II to come to Serbia's aid

• a shortage of military supplies and food during WWI

• the establishment of Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP)

According to Karl Marx, history has been a battle between the bosses, also known as the Bourgeoisie, and the workers, also known as the:

• socialist

• proletariat

• czars

• Bolsheviks

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is

• restoration of a bartering system

• organization of workers’ unions

• government ownership of property

• privatization of business

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because

• Russia became the first nation with a Communist economic system

• it was the last revolution in the 20th century

• Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs

• the royal family was exiled to Mexico

Which statement best describes the political situation in the Soviet Union immediately after Lenin's death in 1924?

• The nation adopted a constitutional monarchy.

• Trotsky and his followers assumed full control of the Communist Party.

• Popular elections were held to choose a new General Secretary.

• A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders.

The Bolshevik Party in 1917 gained the support of the peasant class because they promised them

• "Peace, Land, and Bread"

• "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"

• abolition of the secret police

• democratic reforms in all levels of government

A major goal of Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans was to

• encourage communist revolutions in the colonies of the European powers

• transform the Soviet Union into an industrial power

• expand the Soviet Union’s borders to include warm-water ports

• reduce the amount of foreign aid coming from the Western Hemisphere

Totalitarian countries are characterized by

• free and open discussions of ideas

• a multiparty system with several candidates for each office

• government control of newspapers, radio and television

• government protection of people’s civil liberties

Which condition was a result of Joseph Stalin’s command economy?

• Peasants were encouraged to sell surplus grain for personal profit.

• The production of consumer goods increased.

• National revenue increased allowing for greater individual spending.

• The government controlled agriculture through collective farms.

The main purpose of the many purges and public trials that took place in the Soviet Union in the 1930s was to

• orce the Jewish people to leave the Soviet Union

• eliminate opposition to Joseph Stalin and his government

• establish a free and independent court system in the Soviet Union

• reform the outdated and inadequate agricultural system