Bolshevik Revolution and Its Impact

The video covers the Russian Revolution, starting with the February Revolution and the establishment of a provisional government. Lenin's return and the April Theses are discussed, leading to the October Revolution where the Bolsheviks seized power. Post-revolution changes include nationalization and the rise of the USSR. Stalin's collectivization policies and their impact are examined, along with the global influence of the revolution.

What was one of the key points of Lenin's April Theses?

• To increase taxes on the wealthy

• To end the war

• To form a new monarchy

• To privatize banks

What was the main reason for the Bolsheviks gaining control over the provisional government?

• The Bolsheviks had more military power

• The provisional government was too strong

• The Bolsheviks promised to restore the monarchy

• The provisional government started losing control

What significant event marked the beginning of the October Revolution?

• The attack on the Winter Palace

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The election of a new Tsar

• The formation of a new parliament

What was one of the major changes implemented by the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution?

• Introduction of a new monarchy

• Nationalization of banks

• Privatization of industries

• Increase in foreign trade

What was one of the criticisms of the Bolshevik rule?

• They supported private property

• They enforced censorship laws

• They increased foreign influence

• They reduced military strength

What was the fate of the Constituent Assembly after the Bolsheviks came to power?

• It was supported by the Bolsheviks

• It was dissolved by Lenin

• It gained more power

• It formed a new government

What was the outcome of the civil war for the Bolsheviks?

• They formed an alliance with the Tsar

• They gained control over most of Russia

• They were defeated by the socialist revolutionaries

• They lost control of Moscow

What was the reaction of non-Bolshevik socialists to the Bolshevik uprising?

• They supported the Bolsheviks

• They condemned the uprising

• They joined the Bolshevik party

• They remained neutral

What was the result of Stalin's collectivization policy?

• Increase in private land ownership

• A devastating famine

• Immediate increase in grain production

• Decrease in state control

How did the Russian Revolution impact the world?

• It led to the rise of monarchies

• It isolated Russia from the world

• It discouraged socialist movements

• It gave socialism a global face