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lesson 8: reform, revolution, and social change
russian revolution
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radical revolutionaries known as the bolsheviks.
overthrew the provisional government to form the ussr and became known as communists.
abdicated because of issues of war, civilian demonstrations, and government resistance.
tsarist officers and supporters of the provisional government.
ended russian involvement in the war, directed peasants to reclaim land from nobility and led the workers movements.
established a provisional government pledging civil liberties to citizens.
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Explanation:

• Radical revolutionaries known as the Bolsheviks: The Bolsheviks were led by Lenin (a).
• Overthrew the provisional government to form the USSR and became known as communists: This was the action of the Bolsheviks (a).
• Abdicated because of issues of war, civilian demonstrations, and government resistance: Tsar Nicholas II (e) abdicated.
• Tsarist officers and supporters of the provisional government: These were the Whites (c).
• Ended Russian involvement in the war, directed peasants to reclaim land from nobility and led the workers' movements: Lenin (a) did these.
• Established a provisional government pledging civil liberties to citizens: The Duma (f) played a role in the early stages of the revolution related to the provisional government.

Answer:

1. a
2. a
3. e
4. c
5. a
6. f