Russian Revolution Exam Review

Front

Not a cause of the March Revolution of 1917:

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Russia's strong presence in WWI

Front

Russian resource mismanagement in WWI: Which was not handled properly?

Back

all choices

Front

Tsar Nicholas II's wife?

Back

Alexandra

Front

Mad monk relied on by Tsar Nicholas and Alexandra for advice?

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Rasputin

Front

Tsar Nicholas collaborated with a temporary government called...

Back

Duma

Front

New temporary government after Tsar's rule and Duma?

Back

Provisional Government

Answer explanation

not an elected body (unlike Soviets- elected council)

continued to support the war effort

postponed land reforms

growing unrest from the Soviets

Front

Soviet means...

Back

elected council

Front

Overthrew the Provisional Government in Nov 1917:

Back

Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky

Front

Provisional Government fixed Russia's problems?

Back

False

Answer explanation

COULD NOT FIX:

The price of goods continued to increase

Food was in short supply

Fuel shortages made living conditions unbearable, especially during the harsh Russian winter

The government could not guarantee enough grain, ammunition or weapons for troops fighting in the war.

Front

Two socialist revolutionary groups: Mensheviks & Bolsheviks. True or False?

Back

True

Answer explanation

Mensheviks ("minority"):

Favored gradual reform

Favored higher wages, increased suffrage, and welfare programs

Bolsheviks ("majority"):

Believed in radical change

Favored total revolution