Consolidation of power

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Created on: 07-05-13 20:23

What problems did Lenin face after the October Revolution?

Still at war, Germany and Austria- Hungary occupying most of Western Russia. Germans only 100 miles from Petrograd. Peasants seizing land, little industrial production, rising unemployment, inflation, only strong support in Petrograd and Moscow

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What percaentage of the Russian people supported Lenin in 1917?

1/4 of the Russia electorate

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Why was forming a government hard and what made the situation worse in 1917?

None of the Bolsheviks had any experience of governing or administration. Government officials and employees went on strike. State bank refused to release any funds to the new government.

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What were the three decrees that Lenin got the All Russian Soviet to pass in October 1917?

Decree on Land- confiscated all private land, given to peasants. Peace Decree- immediate steps to end war. Third to set up organisation of a new government.

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What happened to newspapers which cristised the Bolsheviks?

From the 4th Novemeber 1917 they were closed down

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Why did the Bolsheviks need to end WW1?

major campaign slogan to gain support. unpopular. needed limited military resources for internal enemies.

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What was the Treaty of Brest- Litovsk?

Peace treaty. terms made by Germany -loss of 1/3 of population, 1/3 of agricultural land, 1/2 of industry

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