WH2.8E Russian Revolution VIDEO

What were some of the underlying problems in Russia that contributed to the Russian Revolution?

• Political stagnation, social inequality, incomplete industrialization, and food/land distribution.

• Lack of natural resources, strong military leadership, and a thriving middle class.

• Excessive foreign trade, widespread literacy, and a stable monarchy.

• Rapid technological advancement, equitable wealth distribution, and a democratic government.

What was a key characteristic of the March Revolution in 1917?

• Factory workers, including women, protested soaring food costs, leading to troops joining their cause and the Tsar's abdication.

• It was a peaceful transition of power initiated by the Tsar to address public grievances.

• It primarily involved the aristocracy demanding more power from the Tsar.

• It was a military coup led by disloyal generals against the Tsar.

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What was the primary difference between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks within the Marxist Social Democratic Party?

• Mensheviks sought a socialist state through parliamentary democracy, while Bolsheviks advocated for a violent overthrow of the existing regime.

• Mensheviks supported the Tsar, while Bolsheviks sought to establish a constitutional monarchy.

• Mensheviks were led by Vladimir Lenin, while Bolsheviks were led by Leon Trotsky.

• Mensheviks focused on agricultural reform, while Bolsheviks prioritized industrialization.

Which of the following was a key slogan from Lenin's April Theses?

• Peace, land, and bread.

• Liberty, equality, fraternity.

• Order, progress, and stability.

• Industry, innovation, and empire.