Russian Revolution - Antisemitic Pogroms

What major event occurred in Russia in late 1917?

• The coronation of the Tsar

• The Russian Revolution

• The end of World War I

• The beginning of the Russian Empire

What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution?

• Division of Russia into independent states

• Nearly three-quarters of a century of Communist rule

• Restoration of the Tsarist regime

• Establishment of a democratic government

Who led the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nicholas II

• Joseph Stalin

What did the Bolsheviks advocate for?

• The creation of a free market economy

• The violent overthrow of capitalism

• The establishment of a constitutional monarchy

• The expansion of the Tsarist empire

What happened to the Jews during the Russian Civil War?

• They were targeted in vicious pogroms

• They were appointed to high governmental positions

• They were granted full citizenship rights

• They were largely unaffected

How many Jewish children were left as orphans due to the pogroms?

• About 400,000

• About 100,000

• About 200,000

• About 300,000

What was the stance of most Jews towards the Bolsheviks before the pogroms?

• Supportive

• Indifferent

• Unaware

• Critical

Why did most Jews eventually support the Bolsheviks?

• Because the Bolsheviks offered them land

• Because the Bolsheviks did not carry out systematic anti-Jewish violence

• Because the Bolsheviks promised them independence

• Because of their economic policies

What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks after seizing power?

• To promote religious freedom

• To establish a monarchy

• To nationalize private industry and agriculture

• To engage in World War I

Who led the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nicholas II

• Leon Trotsky