In January 1917, how many people people lined the streets of Petrograd in protest of the Tsar?
145,000 people
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What was the average percentage increase in the cost of living in 1917?
30% increase.
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On the 14th February 1917, how many workers went on strike in Petrograd?
100,000 workers
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On International Women's Day in 1917,
a) How many workers went on strike?
b) How many overall people were on the
streets of Petrograd?
a) 90,0000 workers on strike
b) 240,000 on the streets of Petrograd
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By the 10th march 1917, how many Petrograd Soviet members were there?
There were 3000 members
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How many years did the Romanov dynasty last?
It lasted 304 years.
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How many members did the Bolshevik party have in February 1917?
They had 23,000 members
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How many Bolshevik representatives were in the Petrograd Soviet in 1917?
Only 40 Bolshevik reps out of 1500 spaces
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A massive boost of Bolshevik support happened in 1917, by October, how much Bolshevik support was there?
200,000 supporters.
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As well as having a lot of new supporters, the Bolsheviks also made their own Red Army. How many members did it have in October 1917?
10,000 Red Guards
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Out of the 250,000 new supporters, how many did Trotsky say were 'actively' involved?
25,000 to 30,000 members.
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When was Lenin's decree on peace?
October 1917
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When was the constituent assembly formed?
November 1917
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How long did the Russian Civil War last?
3 years (1918 - 21)
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When was the Cheka formed?
What were they?
December 1917
They were the Bolsheviks secret police
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When was War Communism introduced?
What did it do?
June 1918
A special form of communism which was made to support the Bolsheviks and disrupt opposition.
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When was the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced?
When did it end?
What did it do?
Introduced in March 1921
Ended in 1928 to make way for the First Five Year Plan
A 'temporary' form of gaining money but was seen as more capitalistic rather than communist.
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When did Lenin die?
What did his testament state?
January 1924
His testament stated that Stalin should not be put in control as he is already too powerful. He said that he was rude and inconsiderate.
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When was the first five year plan?
What was its main priority?
The first 5 year plan ranged from 1228 until 1932.
It's main priority was to increase heavy industry by 300%
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When was the second five year plan?
What was its main priority?
It lasted from 1932 until 1937.
Its main priority was still heavy industry, but developments were made in transport.
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What was the name of the canal constructed through the centre of Russia during the Second Five Year Plan?
The Volga - White Sea Canal
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
In January 1917, how many people people lined the streets of Petrograd in protest of the Tsar?
Back
145,000 people
Card 3
Front
What was the average percentage increase in the cost of living in 1917?
Back
Card 4
Front
On the 14th February 1917, how many workers went on strike in Petrograd?
Back
Card 5
Front
On International Women's Day in 1917,
a) How many workers went on strike?
b) How many overall people were on the
streets of Petrograd?
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