1. Read Source 20. What aspects of War Communism are the sailors most angry about? Would you expect peasants in Russia to feel the same?
The sailors are most angry that the Russian people, expecting better freedom, were only thrown into worse slavery and suffering, and their hard working country had turned into a country of war. The Russian symbol of a working country, the sickle and hammer, had become the bayonets and barred windows of the Communists. Peasants in Russia most likely feel the same. They were hoping for bread, peace, and land, but all they got was more suffering, starvation, and war.
2. Does the evidence of Source 23 prove the NEP was a success? Explain your answer with reference to Sources 22, 24 and 25
Source 23 shows that the NEP was, in fact successful. Source 22 shows Lenin's talent with words in the way he assures the people that it has good intentions, and that it was meant to prepare the people for communism. Source 24 shows high hopes for the NEP. It shows confidence that the NEP will rebuild Russia, and says that the future is bring because of it. However, the conditions for the workers were not improved. Wages were still low and the work was still difficult. This meant nothing to Lenin, though, because he was ruthless and had no sympathy whatsoever for the people.
3. From all you have found about Lenin, do you agree with Source 26? Why or why not?
Lenin did a lot to change Russia, and completely turned it around. He led a revolution, changed the government, then started heading Russia towards communism. He was ruthless, and used brutal methods, but he hanged Russia, and helped to rebuild it with his NEP. He did indeed help Russia, however evil he was at times.
How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their rule?
4. Write an explanation of how the Bolsheviks made their rule more secure. Mention the following:
-The power of the Red Army
-Treatment of oppostion
-War Communism
-The New Economic Policy
-The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
-The victory in the Civil War
-The Promise of a new society
-Propaganda
-Is any one of the above factors more important than any of the others? Explain.
The Bolsheviks consolidated their rule by granting the people some reforms to make them happy, but including other reforms to grant them ultimate power. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk got Russia out of the war, with massive costs, and brought peace to Russia. The Bolsheviks promised to revolutionize Russia, bring a new, better society, and make life for everyone better I'm general. All throughout the Bolsheviks' quest to gain support, they were feeding the media tons of propaganda, which convinced many people and gained the Bolsheviks more support, and therefore more power. Then they began to use force to gain their power. Their Red Army collected goods from the people, and punished those who disobeyed. Any opposition was treated with brutality, and eliminated by the Red Army. The practice of War Communism kept the Red Army supplied, because people were forced to give up food and supplies, and all business was controlled by the state. As a result, the Red Army was able to win the Civil War and crush the opposition to their rule. However, the people were extremely unhappy, and Lenin eventually decided to issue the New Economic Policy, a temporary policy to build up Russia's economy. He said it was like taking a step back in order to get a running start and jump further, which in turn would gain him even more power.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lenin in Power
1. What was the Sovnarkom?
The Council of People's Commissars. It immediately began giving what Lenin promised, peace, bread, and land.
2. Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk bad for Russia?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was bad for Russia because it suffered huge losses, including a third of it's land, just over half of it's industry, 89 percent of it's coal mines, a quarter of it's agricultural land, and was charged with a massive fine of 300 gold million roubles.
3. Who were the "Whites"?
A group of Bolshevik opposers from inside and outside of Russia.
4.. Read Source 3. What evidence does it provide of Lenin's
a) political skill
He saw an obstacle that had to be overcome, and he stated his intentions of overcoming this obstacle without clearly stating the ruthless methods he had in mind.
b) ruthlessness
The Bourgoisie was an obstacle that was against Lenin's rise, and his plan was just to get rid of the middle class members that got in his way. He had no mercy and was fully prepared to kill anyone that might get in his way to absolute power.
5. Use Sources 5 and 7 to describe how the Civil War affected ordinary people.
The ordinary people of Russsia hated the Bolsheviks, because the Red Army would send armed soldiers to forcibly take their grain, and punishment for military offense was death. People were arrested frequently, and held in prison for months without trial. The middle class was completely oppressed, and weren't allowed to sell things or run their businesses. People all over Petrograd died from starvation. Also, people were in a war zone, and if the fighting reached their village, they paid a price for doing nothing wrong to whichever side wins over the village in battle. The common people were suffering during the civil war.
6. "Most Russians saw the Bolsheviks as the lesser of two evils." With reference to Sources 5, 7, 13 and 16 explain whether or not you agree with this statement or not.
The Council of People's Commissars. It immediately began giving what Lenin promised, peace, bread, and land.
2. Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk bad for Russia?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was bad for Russia because it suffered huge losses, including a third of it's land, just over half of it's industry, 89 percent of it's coal mines, a quarter of it's agricultural land, and was charged with a massive fine of 300 gold million roubles.
3. Who were the "Whites"?
A group of Bolshevik opposers from inside and outside of Russia.
4.. Read Source 3. What evidence does it provide of Lenin's
a) political skill
He saw an obstacle that had to be overcome, and he stated his intentions of overcoming this obstacle without clearly stating the ruthless methods he had in mind.
b) ruthlessness
The Bourgoisie was an obstacle that was against Lenin's rise, and his plan was just to get rid of the middle class members that got in his way. He had no mercy and was fully prepared to kill anyone that might get in his way to absolute power.
5. Use Sources 5 and 7 to describe how the Civil War affected ordinary people.
The ordinary people of Russsia hated the Bolsheviks, because the Red Army would send armed soldiers to forcibly take their grain, and punishment for military offense was death. People were arrested frequently, and held in prison for months without trial. The middle class was completely oppressed, and weren't allowed to sell things or run their businesses. People all over Petrograd died from starvation. Also, people were in a war zone, and if the fighting reached their village, they paid a price for doing nothing wrong to whichever side wins over the village in battle. The common people were suffering during the civil war.
6. "Most Russians saw the Bolsheviks as the lesser of two evils." With reference to Sources 5, 7, 13 and 16 explain whether or not you agree with this statement or not.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Lenin and the Bolsheviks Take Power
1. Why was Lenin reluctant to compromise with the Mensheviks or Socialist Revolutionaries?
Lenin was reluctant to compromise with the Mensheviks and Social Revolutionaries because he thought their willingness to compromise would mess up his plans for revolution.
2. List two reasons why the Provisional Government under Kerensky could not govern.
- Neither the socialists nor the liberal democrats trusted or respected him
- The order in Russia had fallen apart, and attempts to restore it failed
3. The Bolsheviks did not have a majority at the Congress of Soviets after the October Revolution. How did they manage to assume power?
The Mensheviks and SR's didn't participate. They were angry about the armed insurrection against the Provisional Government, so they stormed out of the Congress, and the Bolsheviks had assumed control.
4. What did the Bolsheviks have to give up in order to get out of World War I? What was the name of the Treaty?
The Bolsheviks signed the Brest-Litovsk treaty to get out of World War I, but it had to give up a large part of Russian land to Germany, including Poland, Ukraine, Finland, and the Baltic States. It was a shameful peace for many people in Russia.
5. What was the Checka?
The Checka was the All-Russian Extraordinary Commission to Struggle against Counter-Revolution, Sabotage, and Speculation. It was like a ruthless police force that operated outside of law to eliminate Lenin's opposition.
6. What supporters joined the Red Army? White Army?
Supporters of the Bolsheviks joined the Red Army, and it's enemies and their supporters joined the White Army.
7. How many Russians died during the Civil War? How many emigrated to other countries?
Around 13 million Russians died during the Civil War, and about 2 million emigrated to another country.
Lenin was reluctant to compromise with the Mensheviks and Social Revolutionaries because he thought their willingness to compromise would mess up his plans for revolution.
2. List two reasons why the Provisional Government under Kerensky could not govern.
- Neither the socialists nor the liberal democrats trusted or respected him
- The order in Russia had fallen apart, and attempts to restore it failed
3. The Bolsheviks did not have a majority at the Congress of Soviets after the October Revolution. How did they manage to assume power?
The Mensheviks and SR's didn't participate. They were angry about the armed insurrection against the Provisional Government, so they stormed out of the Congress, and the Bolsheviks had assumed control.
4. What did the Bolsheviks have to give up in order to get out of World War I? What was the name of the Treaty?
The Bolsheviks signed the Brest-Litovsk treaty to get out of World War I, but it had to give up a large part of Russian land to Germany, including Poland, Ukraine, Finland, and the Baltic States. It was a shameful peace for many people in Russia.
5. What was the Checka?
The Checka was the All-Russian Extraordinary Commission to Struggle against Counter-Revolution, Sabotage, and Speculation. It was like a ruthless police force that operated outside of law to eliminate Lenin's opposition.
6. What supporters joined the Red Army? White Army?
Supporters of the Bolsheviks joined the Red Army, and it's enemies and their supporters joined the White Army.
7. How many Russians died during the Civil War? How many emigrated to other countries?
Around 13 million Russians died during the Civil War, and about 2 million emigrated to another country.
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