Russian Civil War - 3 Minute History

The video covers the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, leading to chaos and civil war in Russia. Lenin and the Bolsheviks faced opposition from the White movement and Allied powers. Despite initial struggles, the Red Army, under Trotsky's leadership, grew in strength. The Bolsheviks launched offensives, countered White advances, and eventually secured control over key regions. By 1922, the civil war ended with the creation of the Soviet Union, marked by significant loss of life and atrocities on both sides.

What event marked the beginning of the Bolsheviks' rise to power in Russia?

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

• The October Revolution

• The February Revolution

Which group formed alliances with regionalists to oppose the Bolsheviks?

• The Green Army

• The Black Army

• The White Movement

• The Red Army

What was a significant factor in the Bolsheviks' ability to launch an offensive westward after World War I?

• The retreat of the Japanese forces

• A united command and forced conscription

• The collapse of the German Empire

• Support from the Allied powers

Which two countries formed an alliance to launch an offensive against the Bolsheviks in 1920?

• Japan and China

• Germany and Austria

• Poland and Ukraine

• Finland and Estonia

What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War by 1922?

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The creation of the Soviet Union

• The victory of the White Army

• The independence of all former Russian territories