Cause of Opposition

• The disastrous economic policies led to opposition and revolt.
• Tambov Revolt

  • Took place from August 1920 to June 1921.
  • A 70,000 peasant army led by Alexander Antonov fought against the Red Armies requisition squads of over 100,000.
  • The Red Army used poison gas.
• Martial law was used to suppress unrest in the cities as the bread ration was cut and workers protested against their treatment.
• When soldiers refused to crush demonstrations, the Cheka did.
• The Kronstadt Naval Base in March 1921 sent a manifesto to Lenin demanding better treatment of workers and the end of one-party rule.
• The Red Army attacked the Kronstadt sailors from 5 miles across the ice, 15,000 rebels were captured and their leaders were shot.