OCTOBER 1917

• What significant event in Russia occurred in October 1917?

  Lenin overthrew the provisional government
• What was the dual power established after the February Revolution?

  Provisional government and Petrograd Soviet
• What was the June Offensive in 1917?

  A renewed attack on the Austro-Hungarian army
• What were the consequences of the June Offensive for the provisional government?


  Mass desertions and breakdown of army discipline
• When did cadet ministers resign from the provisional government?

  July 3rd, 1917
• What was Lenin's promise upon his return in 1917?

  Peace, land, and bread
• How did the Bolsheviks use the June Offensive to their advantage?

  Encouraged protests against the provisional government
• How many soldiers and armed workers protested against the provisional government?

  About 70,000
• What accusation did the provisional government make against Lenin?

  That he was a German spy
• What was the outcome of the riots against the provisional government?

  Prince Lev resigned
• What did Kerensky form after Prince Lev's resignation?

  A government of salvation of the revolution
• Why did Kerensky dismiss General Kornilov?


  He refused to impose military rule in Petrograd
• What was the role of the Petrograd Soviet during the riots?


  To defend Petrograd from Kornilov's troops
• Who was the chair of the Petrograd Soviet?

  Trotsky
• What did Trotsky head during the revolution?


  The military revolutionary committee (MRC)
• How did Trotsky use the fears about Kerensky's orders?

  As a pretext for military intervention
• When did Lenin secretly return to Petrograd?

  October 10, 1917
• What did Lenin persuade the Bolshevik central committee to support?

  An armed seizure of power in Petrograd
• What was the central committee's initial response to Lenin's proposal in September?

  They ignored his proposal
• What role did Trotsky play in planning the uprising?

  He was responsible for detailed planning
• What were the key events leading up to the October Revolution?

  • June Offensive failure
  • Mass desertions and riots
  • Lenin's return and promises
  • Trotsky's leadership in the MRC
  • Central committee's eventual support
• What were the roles of Lenin and Trotsky in the October Revolution?

  • Lenin: Persuaded Bolshevik central committee
  • Trotsky: Planned the uprising and led MRC
  • Both: Capitalized on provisional government's mistakes
• What were the consequences of the June Offensive for the Bolsheviks?

  • Increased revolutionary activity
  • Opportunity to protest against the government
  • Strengthened support for Bolshevik ideology
• How did the provisional government's actions contribute to its downfall?

  • Launched failed June Offensive
  • Ignored Lenin's proposals
  • Dismissed military leaders like Kornilov
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• What event is discussed in the previous lesson?

  The October Revolution of 1917 in Russia
• What is the focus of the current lesson?

  The continuation of events after October 1917
• When did the attack on the provisional government occur?

  October 24th
• How did the provisional government respond to the attack?

  They offered very little resistance
• Why did the MRC occupy post offices and telegraph offices?

  To prevent the provisional government from summoning help
• What was the outcome of the MRC's actions by October 25th?

  The provisional government was announced deposed
• Where did Kerensky flee after the attack?

  To Petrograd
• Who were the key figures in consolidating Bolshevik power?

  Lenin and Trotsky
• What happened to the Mensheviks and Social Revolutionaries during the congress?

  They walked out, leaving the Bolsheviks with majority
• What did the Congress of Soviets create after the Bolsheviks gained majority?

  A new constitution
• What does the transition from dual power to the USSR signify?

  The establishment of a socialist state
• What was the top governing body of the new government called?

  The Council of People's Commissars
• Who was the chairman of the Council of People's Commissars?

  Lenin
• What was the state of Bolshevik control after the October Revolution?

  The control was still very weak
• Why did the Bolsheviks pass radical measures despite weak control?

  To increase their authority and consolidation