Russian Revolution: Bolsheviks vs Mensheviks

What was the original political party from which the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks emerged?

• Russian Communist Party

• Russian Social Democratic Labour Party

• Russian Socialist Party

• Russian Workers' Party

Why did the Mensheviks initially support the Provisional Government?

• They wanted to end World War I immediately.

• They believed Russia was ready for communism.

• They were promised leadership positions.

• They felt Russia needed to develop industrial capitalism first.

What was a significant consequence of the Mensheviks supporting World War I?

• They gained more support from the soldiers.

• They lost support, leading to a breakdown with the Bolsheviks.

• They successfully overthrew the Provisional Government.

• They formed a new government with the Bolsheviks.

What event marked the Bolsheviks' complete control over Russia?

• The February Revolution

• The Kronstadt Rebellion

• The signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• The October Revolution

What was the outcome of the Kronstadt Rebellion?

• It was used as an excuse to ban all other parties.

• It resulted in the Bolsheviks losing control.

• It caused the Bolsheviks to split into factions.

• It led to the Mensheviks regaining power.