Question

dec 4: russian revolution & totalitarianism
directions: summarize each topic in todays brightspace. (3- 4 sentences in each)
1 cause of the revolution
2 rise of the bolsheviks
3 lennn leads
4 gain the power

Explanation:

The task is to summarize topics related to the Russian Revolution and Totalitarianism. For "Cause of the Revolution", factors like Russia's defeat in WWI, economic hardships, and discontent with the Tsarist regime led to unrest. "Rise of the Bolsheviks" involves their growth via propaganda, support from workers/soldiers, and Lenin's leadership. "Lenin Leads" covers Lenin's role in guiding the Bolsheviks, implementing policies like land redistribution, and establishing Soviet power. "Gain Total Power" includes the Civil War victory, elimination of opponents, and the establishment of a one - party state under Bolshevik (later Communist) rule.

Answer:

1. Cause of the Revolution: Russia’s defeat in WWI, economic struggles (like food shortages), and discontent with Tsar Nicholas II’s autocratic rule, along with the influence of socialist ideas, sparked the revolution.
2. Rise of the Bolsheviks: The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, gained support by promising “peace, land, and bread.” They organized workers, soldiers, and peasants, and their radical ideas appealed to those disillusioned with the Provisional Government.
3. Lenin Leads: Lenin returned to Russia and led the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution. He implemented policies like land redistribution to peasants and took Russia out of WWI with the Treaty of Brest - Litovsk, solidifying Bolshevik control.
4. Gain Total Power: After the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks won the Civil War (1918 - 1921) by defeating anti - Bolshevik forces. They eliminated political opponents, established a one - party state, and began building a socialist system, centralizing power under the Communist Party.