The Kornilov Coup and Trotsky’s Role (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was the outcome of Brusilov's offensive in Galicia in June 1917?
What was the outcome of Brusilov's offensive in Galicia in June 1917?
Heavy losses & pushed back
What harsh measure did Kornilov reinstate to restore military discipline?
What harsh measure did Kornilov reinstate to restore military discipline?
The death penalty
By October 1917, prices stood at what percentage above pre-war levels?
By October 1917, prices stood at what percentage above pre-war levels?
755%
How did the Bolsheviks respond to the Moscow State Conference?
How did the Bolsheviks respond to the Moscow State Conference?
Boycotted it & organized a general strike
What did Kornilov order at the end of August 1917?
What did Kornilov order at the end of August 1917?
Six regiments to march on Petrograd
How did Kerensky respond when Kornilov failed to halt his advance?
How did Kerensky respond when Kornilov failed to halt his advance?
Released Bolsheviks & gave workers weapons
Bolshevik membership grew from what number in February to October 1917?
Bolshevik membership grew from what number in February to October 1917?
23,000 to 200,000
What position did Trotsky assume on 26 September?
What position did Trotsky assume on 26 September?
Chairman of Petrograd Soviet exec committee
Who gave the Bolsheviks the task of creating the Red Guards?
Who gave the Bolsheviks the task of creating the Red Guards?
Kerensky
On 9 October, what did the Soviet create to protect Petrograd from 'civil Kornilovites'?
On 9 October, what did the Soviet create to protect Petrograd from 'civil Kornilovites'?
A military revolutionary centre