The Bolshevik victory (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did the Russian Civil War take place?
When did the Russian Civil War take place?
1918-1921
What was the purpose of War Communism introduced by Lenin?
What was the purpose of War Communism introduced by Lenin?
To mobilize resources for the war effort
How many soldiers did the Red Army eventually have through conscription?
How many soldiers did the Red Army eventually have through conscription?
Over 5 million soldiers
What was the maximum number of troops the White Army could field at any one time?
What was the maximum number of troops the White Army could field at any one time?
250,000 troops
Which geographic area did the Bolsheviks control during the Civil War?
Which geographic area did the Bolsheviks control during the Civil War?
Central Russia
What advantage did Bolshevik control of the railway system provide?
What advantage did Bolshevik control of the railway system provide?
Rapid movement of troops and supplies
What position did Leon Trotsky hold from 1918?
What position did Leon Trotsky hold from 1918?
Commissar for War
Who did Trotsky recruit to lead the Red Army?
Who did Trotsky recruit to lead the Red Army?
Former tsarist officers
How did Trotsky ensure the loyalty of former tsarist officers?
How did Trotsky ensure the loyalty of former tsarist officers?
Kept their families as hostages
What was the role of commissars in the Red Army?
What was the role of commissars in the Red Army?
Maintaining discipline & spreading propaganda
What was a major leadership problem for the White Army?
What was a major leadership problem for the White Army?
Divided leadership with no single leader
Why were the White forces unpopular among workers and peasants?
Why were the White forces unpopular among workers and peasants?
Associated with old aristocratic system
Which countries sent soldiers to support the White forces?
Which countries sent soldiers to support the White forces?
British, French, Japanese & American