Weaknesses of Provisional Government

When was the Provisional Government formed?

• July 1917

• October 1917

• February 1917

• March 1, 1917

Who was the Prime Minister of the Provisional Government?

• Nicholas II

• Leon Trotsky

• Vladimir Lenin

• Prince Lvov

What was a major reason for the unpopularity of the Provisional Government?

• Immediate end to the war

• Rapid economic growth

• Continuation of World War One

• Immediate land reforms

Who declared 'All power to the Soviets'?

• Joseph Stalin

• Prince Lvov

• Alexander Kerensky

• Vladimir Lenin

What was the nature of the Soviets compared to the Provisional Government?

• More disorganized but elected

• Supported continuation of the war

• Less popular among the people

• Favored by the upper class

What was the political stance of the Provisional Government?

• Complete abolition of monarchy

• Radical reforms

• Moderate changes

• Establishment of communism

Which groups mainly composed the Petrograd Soviet?

• Social Revolutionaries and Mensheviks

• Octoberists and Kadets

• Tsarists and Bolsheviks

• Bolsheviks and Mensheviks

What did the existence of dual power in Russia lead to?

• Potential for political disagreement

• Immediate peace

• Political agreement

• Economic stability

What was the immediate effect of the Bolsheviks seizing power?

• Implementation of land reforms

• Growing unrest and support for the Soviets

• Rapid economic recovery

• End of World War One for Russia