Russian Revolution Review

Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?

• A. the tsar’s ineffective leadership of the troops at the front
• B. Russia’s involvement in World War I
• C. Rasputin’s influence over the tsarina
• D. the Provisional government’s failure to address the country’s problems

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks (Communists)?

• Lenin
• Putin
• Hitler
• Franco

What issues were going on in Russia during this?

• Food Shortages
• Involvement in War
• Unhappiness With The Government
• All of the above were issues going on

Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia if

• revolutions were carried out simultaneously in other parts of Europe.
• Russia continued to fight in World War I.
• the peasants moved to the cities and learned new skills.
• a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government.

What government did Russia turn to during this?

• Communism
• Democracy
• Monarchy

Lenin's campaign slogan was:

• Peace Bread Land
• Money Wealth Power
• Greed Blood Profits
• History Best Class

In contrast to Lenin’s “war communism,” his New Economic Policy of 1921

• outlawed all capitalist activities.
• allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.
• rejected most of Marx’s economic ideas.
• led to severe food shortages and a drop in production.

Who were the Bolsheviks?

• Communist Revolutionaries
• Secret Police Members
• Members of Parliament
• Soldiers in White Army

This form of government is described as having no private ownership, no class system and no religious organizations. Everything is distributed equally.

• Democracy
• Federation
• Theocracy
• Communism

The leader who takes over as dictator after Lenin's death was

• Trotsky
• Nicholas II
• Stalin