Lenin in Power (2)

1.They are the most angry that the things that they were promised, were not being given to them, the workers were not free they were more like slaves. The peasants however, i would not expect to feel the same way because they were not workers, they had not fought as strongly for the revolution.
2. Source 23 is in support of NEP calling it a overall success, per- the chart, however the other sources are mixed reviews, one says that they are in agreement of the NEP's success, however the other says that nothing had really improved since the New Economic Plan was implemented.
3.Yes, i agree that Lenin was able to pull Russia out of the unrest that was left after the Tsar's abdication. He was able to create more jobs, create more political and social peace, and give the people of russia more hope that they would be able to obtain food, peace, an the things that they would need to contain more of a stable economical life.

Lenin in Power

1. What was the Sovnarkom?
Answer: The Sovnarkom was the Bolshevik appointed Council of People's Commissioners, they're first decree was to end the war with Germany which was  followed by more decrees by the Council.
2. Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk bad for Russia?
Answer: The treaty was bad for Russia because huge, and very important land was lost to Germany. It was also damaging to the country because it looses industry, coal mines, population, railways, and agricultural land.
3. Who were the Whites?
Answer: The whites were anti-bolsheviks, it was a combination of Russian and Non-Russian Bolshevik opposition, they were called the Whites in contrast to the Bolshevik Reds.
4.Lenin's--> Political Skill, Ruthlessness.
a) As a political leader, he is able to rile people up, in order to gain their support and get them to support him. He also, never names names in the blame for the troubles of Russia, he simply states that he will fix them, and he will lead to the revolution.
b) His ruthlessness however, could be dangerous he was not afraid to blatantly state the problems that are in front of him, he is also not afraid to fight for what he needs, and is not afraid to push a little in order to get there, and get people to support the revolution.
5.Sources 5&6 to describe the experience for the ordinary people.
Answer: The common people, are not able to enjoy their lives either although they are not struggling for work and food in the city, there is much violence occurring in their front yards as well. They were constantly being beaten, or killed over food, and overwhelmed by the armies, who concerned for their own lives, would not stray far from what they were ordered to do, because they too would be killed.
6. Although the abdication of the Tsar and the rise of the Bolshevik's was a decent thing for the people of russia, with the creation of Jobs, and better conditions, the violence greatly increased for the people living in Russia, regardless of your status there was violence among the individual groups, that then; ensued with inter-status group violence.

Lenin and The Bolsheviks Take Power.

1. Why was Lenin reluctant to compromise with the Mensheviks or Socialist Revolutionaries?
Answer: Lenin was reluctant to compromise with the Mensheviks or Socialists Revolutionaries because he was worried that their willingness to compromise would ruin his revolutionary agenda. 


2. List two reasons why the Provisional Government under Kerensky could not govern. 

Answer: Two reasons why the provisional government under Kerensky couldn't govern is because neither groups ( the socialists or liberals ) trusted or respected him,  trust was very necessary because the country needed to believe in their leader even if he was provisional, also; the lack of respect for him was key because they would not listen to a man who they did not respect. 

3. The Bolsheviks did not have a majority at the Congress of Soviets after the October Revolution. How did they manage to assume power?

Answer: The Bolsheviks managed to gain power because the other groups the SR's and the Mensheviks walked out, denouncing the events and loosing their change to help in making the decision over who will be leading the country. 

4. What did the Bolsheviks have to give up in order to get out of World War I? What was the name of the Treaty?

Answer: He realized that he would have to make peace with Germany and her allies, this was done through the treaty of Brest-Litovsk. 

5. What was the Checka?

Answer: The Checka is an all Russian- commission that would defend against counter revolutionaries, sabotage, and speculation. 

6.What supporters joined the Red Army? White Army?

Answer: The white army was supported by the old middle and upper classes of the Tsarist russia. The red army however was supported by the old Tsar's army; their loyalty however was shifted in order to serve the red army. 

7. How many Russians died during the Civil War? How many emigrated to other countries?

Answer: During the civil war, 13 million russians were killed, in addition 2 million russians emigrated out of the country.