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What did Bolsheviks want?
The Bolsheviks, who were students of Marx, believed that the Russian power structure should be overthrown and power should be given to the architects of the revolution (i.e. themselves). The other half of the revolutionary faction, the Mensheviks favored interaction from the workers and farmers. After Russia's humiliation in World War I, food and work shortages, and the promise of the redistribution of land, the Bolsheviks were able to gain the support of the people.
Did everyone support the Bolsheviks?
No, not everyone supported the Bolsheviks. While they gained significant backing from workers and soldiers, particularly in urban areas, many groups opposed them, including the moderate Social Revolutionaries, Mensheviks, and various nationalist movements. Additionally, the Bolsheviks faced resistance from the White Army and foreign interventions during the Civil War. Overall, their rise to power was marked by considerable conflict and division within Russian society.
Why were the Bolsheviks able to take over the provisonal government?
because they had the support of public.
Was it Kerensky or Lenin who kept Russia involved in World War 1?
Kerensky, who led Provsional Government. Lenin was able to gain support to overthrow that government because he promised to withdraw from the war if he and his Bolsheviks gained power. Lenin made good on that promise with the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
What is the name of the group took over Russia during Russian revolution?
The Bolshevik Party led the October Revolution of 1917. There was another revolution in 1917 called the February Revolution, the the October Revolution is commonly referred to as the Russian Revolution, because it resulted in the establishment of the Communist government and the Soviet Union.
What slogan did the Bolsheviks promise the Russian people to gain support?
"Peace, Bread, and Land"
Why Bolsheviks gained mass support in 1917?
In (and even before) 1917 in Imperial Russia, the Bolsheviks gained mass-support for numerous reasons. Most of the reasons, however, centered on the corruption, inefficiency, and failures of the Russian royal dynasty and its administration as the governing power in Russian.
A supporter of the Bolsheviks would most likely disagree with which statement[APEX]?
The people should support the provisional governments efforts to reform Russian politics.
How did Germany help the Bolsheviks rise to power?
Not only did Germany fun the Bolsheviks propaganda, but they continued to support them when they came into power in order to push forward their own agenda. This served the German purpose since the Bolsheviks were against the war and could be used as a demoralizing weapon against the Russian Army. .
What did Bolsheviks want?
The Bolsheviks, who were students of Marx, believed that the Russian power structure should be overthrown and power should be given to the architects of the revolution (i.e. themselves). The other half of the revolutionary faction, the Mensheviks favored interaction from the workers and farmers. After Russia's humiliation in World War I, food and work shortages, and the promise of the redistribution of land, the Bolsheviks were able to gain the support of the people.
Who did the whites support during the Russian civil war?
The Whites were the conservatives, the royalists, and the original democratic elements. It was a very lose coalition. The Reds were the Bolsheviks, meaning majority, even though they started out in the minority, who became the Communist Party.
What sort of public support did the rebels in the Russian revolution find?
The army supported Lenin and the Bolsheviks, because they were tired of the war against Germany (WW1). Lenin had a small group of intellectuals and revolutionaries who spearheaded the revolution. The peasantry was split in its support between Lenin and the old regime, so there was a Russian Civil War from 1917 to 1923. The communists won.
Did everyone support the Bolsheviks?
No, not everyone supported the Bolsheviks. While they gained significant backing from workers and soldiers, particularly in urban areas, many groups opposed them, including the moderate Social Revolutionaries, Mensheviks, and various nationalist movements. Additionally, the Bolsheviks faced resistance from the White Army and foreign interventions during the Civil War. Overall, their rise to power was marked by considerable conflict and division within Russian society.
What did Lenin and Bolsheviks promise the Russian people?
Lenin's promise to the people of Russia was "Peace! Land! Bread!" "Peace, Land, Bread" meant three basic desires of the Russian people. Peace meant ending Russian involvement in World War I. Land meant the abolition of private property and a redistribution of land to the peasants who worked the land. Bread meant an end to widespread food shortages. The Tsarist rule in Russia had already been overthrown in the February Revolution of 1917, but the problems that had led to that revolution persisted even with the new government. In three words, Lenin captured the needs of the Russian people and convinced them that he and his Bolsheviks would satisfy their demands to the extent that many but not all were willing to support him in setting up another government. Lenin's promise to the people of Russia was "Peace! Land! Bread!" "Peace, Land, Bread" meant three basic desires of the Russian people. Peace meant ending Russian involvement in World War I. Land meant the abolition of private property and a redistribution of land to the peasants who worked the land. Bread meant an end to widespread food shortages. The Tsarist rule in Russia had already been overthrown in the February Revolution of 1917, but the problems that had led to that revolution persisted even with the new government. In three words, Lenin captured the needs of the Russian people and convinced them that he and his Bolsheviks would satisfy their demands to the extent that many but not all were willing to support him in setting up another government. Lenin's promise to the Russian people was summed up in his slogan "Peace! Bread! Land!" This meant an end to Russia's involvement in World War I, an end to food shortages and an end to the unequal distribution and ownership of land.
Why were the Bolsheviks able to take over the provisonal government?
because they had the support of public.
Who had the most to gain from a revolution in the Russian government?
The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, had the most to gain from a revolution in the Russian government. They aimed to overthrow the existing Tsarist regime and establish a socialist state, thereby addressing the grievances of the working class and peasantry. Their revolutionary ideology appealed to those suffering from economic hardship and political oppression, allowing them to mobilize support effectively. Ultimately, the revolution enabled the Bolsheviks to seize power and implement their vision for Russia's future.
How did Lenin and and the Bolsheviks build support?
They didn't worry about support. If you were against them you disappeared, was sent to a work camp, or killed. Very simple.
