Sailors' Role in Revolutionary Events

The video discusses the mutiny in Petrograd and the significant role of Kronstadt sailors in the revolution. It highlights the harsh conditions and tensions at the Kronstadt naval base, which led to illegal meetings and rising frustrations among sailors. These tensions culminated in revolutionary actions, resulting in the overthrow of authority and the execution or imprisonment of officers.

What role did the sailors of Kronstadt play in the revolution?

• They were passive observers.

• They were key participants.

• They opposed the revolution.

• They were neutral.

How were sailors treated in Kronstadt?

• With great respect.

• As equals to officers.

• Little better than animals.

• As honored guests.

What was the state of the ships in Kronstadt during the war?

• They were used for training.

• They were actively engaged in battle.

• They were well-disciplined.

• They were cauldrons of indiscipline.

What did the sailors begin to do as they heard more about the capital's unrest?

• They ignored the news.

• They supported the authorities.

• They started holding illegal meetings.

• They left their posts.

What was the reaction of the authorities to the sailors' meetings?

• They encouraged them.

• They were indifferent.

• They joined the meetings.

• They became nervous.

What was one lesson learned from past rebellions?

• To trust all officers.

• To not drink.

• To drink more.

• To avoid controlling officers.

How did the sailors view their past failed rebellions?

• As irrelevant.

• As a success.

• As a learning experience.

• As a reason to give up.

What significant event took place on March 1st?

• The officers took control.

• The sailors surrendered.

• A new revolutionary committee was elected.

• The sailors went on a vacation.

What happened to the officers who opposed the sailors?

• They were given medals.

• They were sent home.

• They were promoted.

• They were executed or imprisoned.

What was the fate of the old authority in Kronstadt?

• It remained unchanged.

• It was relocated.

• It was strengthened.

• It was destroyed.