Communism and Democracy

Created by: Ellen Mitchell
Created on: 09-04-13 15:12

What was war communism?

The Bolsheviks took control of factories, mines, workshop and railways. Workers were forced to work in factories. Grain was forcefully taken from the peasants. Bolsheviks took control of the banks. Private trade was not allowed. Food was rationed.

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Why was war communism introduced?

The red army needed to be supplied with food and weapons to help it fight the Civil War against the Whites.

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What was the Red Army?

The workers and peasants originally, then grew into the national army of the Soviet Union.

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What was the White Army?

A loose confederation of Anti Communist forces who fought the Bolsheviks.

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What did the Bolsheviks want to do?

They wanted to take control of industry and food production in Russia.

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Why did war communism fail?

Hidden grain. Fall in food production. Famine. Fall in factory production. Kronstadt Rebellion.

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What was the Krondstadt Rebellion?

The sailors at the Kronstadt naval base revolted against the Bolsheviks. They wanted to end war communism.

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Why was War Communism introduced by the Bolsheviks?

Because the Bolshevik's Red Army needed to be supplies with food and weapons to help fight the civil war.

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