3.3 Civil War and Lenin's Rule

• The Bolsheviks were led by Vladimir Lenin and aimed to establish a communist state.


  True
• The Bolshevik Revolution led to the downfall of the Provisional Government and the rise of communist rule in Russia.


  True
• Match the opposing forces of the Russian Civil War with their characteristics:

  Red Army ↔️ Communist ideology

  White Army ↔️ Diverse anti-Bolshevik views
• The Bolsheviks promised peace, land, and bread to gain support from the working class and peasants.


  True
• The October Revolution marked the end of the Provisional Government.
• What was the Provisional Government's stance on World War I?

  Continued fighting in WWI
• Events leading to the October Revolution

  1️⃣ Bolsheviks gain support with "Peace, Land, and Bread"

  2️⃣ October Revolution begins

  3️⃣ Provisional Government overthrown

  4️⃣ Soviet rule established
• The Red Army was ideologically communist, while the White Army had diverse political views.


  True
• Match the battle with its outcome:

  Capture of Kazan ↔️ Red Army seized a major industrial hub

  Battle of Tsaritsyn ↔️ Red Army secured the Volga River

  Siege of Petrograd ↔️ Red Army defended the capital

  Battle of Crimea ↔️ White forces were defeated
• The United Kingdom intervened to prevent the spread of communism.
• The Red Army's superior organization and leadership were key factors in their victory.


  True
• Lenin introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1921.
• The NEP reduced famine and food shortages in Russia.


  True
• The NEP blended elements of capitalism with socialism.
• The Provisional Government struggled to maintain control after the abdication of the Tsar.


  True
• The Bolsheviks gained support by promising "Peace, Land, and Bread."
• Who led the Bolsheviks during their takeover?

  Vladimir Lenin
• The Bolsheviks supported continued fighting in World War I.

  False
• After the Bolshevik Revolution, two main opposing forces emerged: the Red Army and the White Army.
• Match the ideology with the corresponding army:

  Communist ↔️ Red Army

  Anti-communist ↔️ White Army
• The White Army aimed to establish a communist state.

  False
• Foreign powers intervened during the Russian Civil War to support the White Army.
• What was a key factor in the Red Army's victory in the Civil War?

  Superior organization
• The Bolsheviks' promises of "Peace, Land, and Bread" resonated with the masses.
• The Bolsheviks were led by the charismatic Vladimir Lenin, who provided clear strategic direction
• Match the strengths of the Red Army with their corresponding weaknesses in the White Army:

  Highly disciplined and coordinated organization ↔️ Lacked unity and coordination

  Effective leadership under Lenin ↔️ Diverse commanders with different agendas

  Widespread support from workers and peasants ↔️ Struggled to gain broad popular support
• The Bolsheviks' Red Army was led by Joseph Stalin and Mikhail Frunze.

  True
• What role did Lenin play in the Bolshevik victory?

  Effective leadership
• Under the NEP, peasants could sell surplus crops for profit.


  True
• The NEP blended elements of capitalism with socialism.

  True
• What was the purpose of Lenin's political reforms?

  Solidify Bolshevik control
• Compare Lenin's leadership with Stalin's leadership:

  Collective leadership ↔️ Stalin as sole dictator

  Allowed some political opposition ↔️ Purges and Great Terror to eliminate opposition

  Promoted the New Economic Policy ↔️ Implemented rapid industrialization and collectivization
• The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917 marked the end of the Tsarist regime in Russia.
• The Bolsheviks sought to establish a communist state in Russia.
• The Red Army was formed by the Bolsheviks and led by Vladimir Lenin.
• The Red Army's victory in the Civil War was crucial for the Bolsheviks to consolidate their power.
• What slogan did the Bolsheviks use to gain support from the working class and peasants?

  Peace, Land, and Bread
• The Bolsheviks capitalized on the failures of the Provisional Government.


  True
• The Bolsheviks were led by Lenin and had a clear political strategy.
• What two opposing armies fought in the Russian Civil War?

  Red Army and White Army