Political authority opposition and the state of Russia in wartime (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Which two bodies shared power in Russia after the revolution?
Which two bodies shared power in Russia after the revolution?
Petrograd Soviet and Provisional Govt
How many members did the Petrograd Soviet have?
How many members did the Petrograd Soviet have?
Over 3,000 members
What did Order No.1 establish?
What did Order No.1 establish?
The army answered only to the Soviet
Who was the leader of the Provisional Government?
Who was the leader of the Provisional Government?
Prince Lvov
What was the Provisional Government's main role?
What was the Provisional Government's main role?
To run Russia until Constituent Assembly
What unique position did Alexander Kerensky hold?
What unique position did Alexander Kerensky hold?
Vice Chair of P.S. & Minister in P.G.
Why did Soviets believe workers should not yet take control?
Why did Soviets believe workers should not yet take control?
They followed classical Marxist theory
What did the Provisional Government do to the secret police?
What did the Provisional Government do to the secret police?
Disbanded it
What working day length did workers secure?
What working day length did workers secure?
Eight-hour working day
What did some villages declare themselves as?
What did some villages declare themselves as?
Autonomous republics
Who selected the Provisional Government?
Who selected the Provisional Government?
A committee of the Duma
What was the Petrograd Soviet's primary role?
What was the Petrograd Soviet's primary role?
Protect working classes & soldiers