2.3. Methods of repression and enforcement under PG

What was one of the main actions taken by troops loyal to the Provisional Government during the July Days?

• They conducted mass arrests of civilians.
• They restored order in Petrograd.
• They joined the protestors.
• They executed the Bolshevik leaders.

Answer explanation

Troops loyal to the Provisional Government cleared the streets on the 5th of July, restoring order in Petrograd.

What was a consequence of the July Days for the Bolshevik party?

• Their newspapers were allowed to circulate freely.
• Many of their leaders were arrested.
• They received increased support from the public.
• They formed an alliance with the Provisional Government.

Answer explanation

After the July Days, the Bolshevik party newspapers were banned and hundreds of their leaders were imprisoned.

What tactic did the Provisional Government use to undermine the Bolsheviks after the July Days?

• They provided them with funding to stabilize their position.
• They engaged in open dialogue and negotiation.
• They published propaganda linking them to foreign enemies.
• They launched a military offensive against them.

Answer explanation

The Provisional Government published propaganda showing links between the Bolsheviks and the Germans to undermine them.

What happened on the 23rd of October regarding the Bolsheviks?

• They formed a coalition government.
• They successfully seized power from the Provisional Government.
• They agreed to negotiate with the Provisional Government.
• Their newspapers were closed by government troops.

Answer explanation

On the 23rd of October, the government troops closed down the Bolshevik newspapers Pravda and Izvestiya.

Which earlier government's actions did the Provisional Government's repression during the July Days resemble?

• The policies of the provisional assemblies.
• The actions of the Bolshevik government.
• The actions of the Romanov dynasty.
• The ideals set by the Duma.

Answer explanation

The Provisional Government's repression actions were similar to those taken by Tsarist rulers like Nicholas II.

What was one consequence of Kerensky's attempts to regain control over the Bolsheviks?

• Public support for Kerensky increased significantly.
• The Bolshevik leaders were all captured and eliminated.
• It led to a stronger alliance between the Provisional Government and the Bolsheviks.
• The Bolsheviks were empowered to launch a successful overthrow.

Answer explanation

Kerensky's actions against the Bolsheviks partly led to their decision to launch an overthrow of the Provisional Government.

Which of the following principles did not align with the Provisional Government's initial approach to repression?

• Limiting opposition parties' activities.
• Using military force against protestors.
• Promoting civil liberties.
• Maintaining freedom of the press.

Answer explanation

The Provisional Government initially aimed to maintain civil liberties before resorting to military force.

What caused the loyalty of troops to wane by mid-October 1917?

• Successful propaganda campaigns by the Bolsheviks.
• Public disillusionment with the Provisional Government.
• Promised reforms that remained unfulfilled.
• Increased financial support for the military.

Answer explanation

As the Provisional Government's control weakened, public disillusionment contributed to a loss of loyalty among the troops.