Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922

The video explores Russia's transformation from an empire under czarist rule to the Soviet Union, a communist state. It highlights the hardships faced by ordinary Russians under the czars, leading to the Russian Revolution in 1917. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin and inspired by Marxist ideology, seized power and implemented radical changes. A civil war ensued, with the Red Army eventually prevailing. The USSR was formed in 1922, becoming a major global superpower.

What was a significant reason for the formation of the Soviet Union?

• The abundance of resources in Russia

• The difficult lives of ordinary people under the czars

• The desire for a monarchy

• The influence of Western democracies

Who led the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

• Karl Marx

• Vladimir Lenin

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

What was one of the first actions taken by Lenin after seizing power?

• Implementing radical communist economic policies

• Establishing a monarchy

• Returning land to the czar

• Inviting Western powers to assist

Which groups made up the White Army during the Russian Civil War?

• Only supporters of capitalism

• Only monarchists

• Only other socialist movements

• Monarchists, supporters of capitalism, and other socialist movements

What significant event occurred on December 30th, 1922?

• The end of World War I

• The execution of the czar

• The formation of the USSR

• The start of the Russian Revolution