2.5. How effective was opposition against the PG

What was one of the key aims of the Bolsheviks regarding the Provisional Government?

• To assume power and overthrow the Provisional Government
• To maintain the existing political structure
• To collaborate with the Provisional Government
• To establish a monarchy in Russia

Answer explanation

The Bolsheviks aimed to assume power by overthrowing the Provisional Government.

How did the return of Lenin in April affect the Bolsheviks' strategy?

• It aligned their actions with the aim of overthrowing the government
• It caused internal conflicts within the group
• It led to their withdrawal from political activities
• It resulted in their immediate election victories

Answer explanation

Lenin's return in April marked a shift in the Bolsheviks' actions towards their goal of overthrowing the Provisional Government.

What was the initial position of the Bolsheviks towards the Provisional Government before Lenin's return?

• They believed in complete military takeover
• They sought to disband the government immediately
• They aimed to work within the Dual Authority
• They were entirely supportive of the government

Answer explanation

Initially, the Bolsheviks aimed to work within the confines of the Dual Authority alongside other left-leaning parties.

In what context should the effectiveness of opposition to the Provisional Government be judged?

• Through public opinion polls
• In terms of the goals of the opposition groups
• Only by their ability to hold protests
• Based solely on their military strength

Answer explanation

The effectiveness of opposition is best judged by the specific goals of the organizations involved.

What was a common misconception about the fate of the Provisional Government?

• It had robust support from the military
• It was doomed to fail from the outset
• It had effective governance throughout 1917
• All opposition was aligned against it

Answer explanation

The misconception is that the Provisional Government was doomed from the start; this oversimplifies the complex situation.

Which of the following groups did not necessarily aim to overthrow the Provisional Government?

• National minorities
• The Bolsheviks
• The Petrograd Soviet
• The army

Answer explanation

While they were opposition groups, national minorities sometimes had more nuanced aims rather than outright overthrow.

What can be said about the impact of the Bolsheviks before the July Days?

• They were the main opposition force
• Their impact was very limited during this period
• They had a substantial influence on the Provisional Government
• They organized multiple protests with large turnout

Answer explanation

Prior to the July Days, the Bolsheviks had a very limited impact on the Provisional Government and other groups.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the opposition to the Provisional Government?

• Opposition was monolithic and had the same aims
• There were no significant actions taken against the Provisional Government
• Opposition groups had diverse and nuanced goals
• All opposition groups supported the continuation of the Provisional Government

Answer explanation

Opposition groups had a variety of aims and did not uniformly seek to overthrow the Provisional Government.

What was the main aim of the central Rada formed in Kiev, Ukraine?

• Improve trade relations with Russia
• Establish a national army
• Gain autonomy for Ukraine
• Overthrow the Provisional Government

Answer explanation

The central Rada aimed specifically for Ukraine to have autonomy from the central Russian government.

Which body was formed in response to demands for self-rule in the Transcaucasus?

• Central Rada
• Ukrainian Parliament
• Special Transcaucasian Committee
• Petrograd Soviet

Answer explanation

The Special Transcaucasian Committee was established to address self-rule demands in the Transcaucasus.