Russian Revolution and Civil War: Crash Course European History

The video explores the impact of World War I on Europe, focusing on the Russian Revolution and Civil War. It discusses Tsar Nicholas II's failures, the rise of civilian organizations, and the protests leading to his abdication. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, seize power, leading to a civil war and the formation of the USSR. The video also covers the challenges faced by the Bolsheviks, including economic struggles and the implementation of the New Economic Policy.

What was one of the main reasons for the failure of Tsar Nicholas II's government during World War I?

• Efficient administration

• Lack of basic materials for soldiers

• Strong military leadership

• Abundant food supply

What event on Russian February 23rd, 1917, marked a significant protest against the war effort?

• Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signing

• October Revolution

• International Women's Day protests

• Tsar Nicholas II's abdication

Who was the Bolshevik leader that returned to Russia in April 1917 and played a key role in the October Revolution?

• Josef Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Alexander Kerensky

• Leon Trotsky

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk for Russia?

• Strengthened the Russian economy

• Ended the Russian Civil War

• Lost Western holdings to Germany

• Gained new territories

What was the primary opposition to the Bolshevik Reds during the Russian Civil War?

• The White Movement

• The Yellow Brigade

• The Green Army

• The Blue Coalition

What was the main goal of the Communist International (Comintern) established by the Bolsheviks?

• To establish a new monarchy in Russia

• To end World War I

• To promote global capitalism

• To control the rise of communist parties worldwide

What was the new political entity formed in 1922 that included various ethnic groups from the former Russian Empire?

• The Russian Federation

• The Soviet Union

• The Eastern Bloc

• The Warsaw Pact

What policy did Lenin introduce in 1921 to incorporate elements of capitalism into the Soviet economy?

• New Economic Policy

• Collectivization

• Five-Year Plan

• War Communism

Who succeeded Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union after his death in 1924?

• Vladimir Putin

• Leon Trotsky

• Josef Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was one of the significant challenges faced by the Bolsheviks after the Civil War?

• Falling industrial production

• Abundant food supply

• Low death toll

• High industrial production