Political authority and government (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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When did All-Russian Congress of Soviets meet (Oct Revolution)?
When did All-Russian Congress of Soviets meet (Oct Revolution)?
25th October 1917
How long did fighting last in Moscow after Oct Revolution?
How long did fighting last in Moscow after Oct Revolution?
Ten days of bloody fighting
What did Sovnarkom stand for?
What did Sovnarkom stand for?
Council of People's Commissars
How many members were in Sovnarkom?
How many members were in Sovnarkom?
30-40 members
When was the Cheka established?
When was the Cheka established?
Dec 7, 1917
What form of address did Bolsheviks introduce?
What form of address did Bolsheviks introduce?
Comrade (replaced titles)
How many seats did Bolsheviks win in Constituent Assembly?
How many seats did Bolsheviks win in Constituent Assembly?
175 seats
How many seats did SRs win in Constituent Assembly?
How many seats did SRs win in Constituent Assembly?
410 seats
How long was Constituent Assembly allowed to meet?
How long was Constituent Assembly allowed to meet?
One day (Jan 5, 1918)
Key phrase in Bolshevik decree on peace
Key phrase in Bolshevik decree on peace
No annexations, no indemnities
Under decree on land, who did land belong to?
Under decree on land, who did land belong to?
The 'entire people'
When did Lenin die?
When did Lenin die?
21st January 1924
When was Stalin appointed General Secretary?
When was Stalin appointed General Secretary?
1922
When did Lenin suffer his first stroke?
When did Lenin suffer his first stroke?
May 1922
What was unique about Stalin's government positions?
What was unique about Stalin's government positions?
Member of all three leading exec bodies