The Kornilov Revolt (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What impact did the June Offensive have on the Russian military?
What impact did the June Offensive have on the Russian military?
It severely damaged military morale
What were peasants demanding across Russia in August 1917?
What were peasants demanding across Russia in August 1917?
Land redistribution
When did Alexander Kerensky appoint General Kornilov as army commander?
When did Alexander Kerensky appoint General Kornilov as army commander?
July 1917
What did Kornilov believe Russia desperately needed?
What did Kornilov believe Russia desperately needed?
Military rule
How did Kornilov view the Provisional Government?
How did Kornilov view the Provisional Government?
Too weak to handle the revolution
On what date did Kornilov order troops to advance toward Petrograd?
On what date did Kornilov order troops to advance toward Petrograd?
24 August
What were the armed Bolshevik supporters called?
What were the armed Bolshevik supporters called?
Red Guards
Who played a crucial role in blocking Kornilov's route to Petrograd?
Who played a crucial role in blocking Kornilov's route to Petrograd?
Railway workers
Why did Kornilov's soldiers refuse to follow orders?
Why did Kornilov's soldiers refuse to follow orders?
They lost confidence in their officers
What was the main impact of the revolt's failure on the Bolsheviks?
What was the main impact of the revolt's failure on the Bolsheviks?
Boosted their popularity & influence
When did the Bolsheviks win the majority in the Petrograd Soviet election?
When did the Bolsheviks win the majority in the Petrograd Soviet election?
31 August
What did Kerensky's decision to arm the Bolsheviks prove to be?
What did Kerensky's decision to arm the Bolsheviks prove to be?
A fatal strategic error