Weaknesses and failures (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When was the Provisional Government overthrown by the Bolsheviks?
When was the Provisional Government overthrown by the Bolsheviks?
October 1917
What was 'Dual Control'?
What was 'Dual Control'?
Division of power between govt & Soviet
Which body wielded considerable influence over the military and workers?
Which body wielded considerable influence over the military and workers?
Petrograd Soviet
What was described as the most damaging policy of the Provisional Government?
What was described as the most damaging policy of the Provisional Government?
Continuing to fight in WWI
Which economic problems continued under the Provisional Government?
Which economic problems continued under the Provisional Government?
Food shortages, inflation & supply issues
When was Soviet Order Number 1 issued?
When was Soviet Order Number 1 issued?
1 March 1917
What did Soviet Order Number 1 give to the Petrograd Soviet?
What did Soviet Order Number 1 give to the Petrograd Soviet?
Final say on military matters
Who was elected by workers and soldiers?
Who was elected by workers and soldiers?
The soviets
What crucial issue did the government fail to address for peasants?
What crucial issue did the government fail to address for peasants?
Land redistribution
Who launched the June Offensive in 1917?
Who launched the June Offensive in 1917?
Alexander Kerensky as War Minister
Approximately how many Russian casualties resulted from the June Offensive?
Approximately how many Russian casualties resulted from the June Offensive?
200,000
Who did Kerensky replace as head of the Provisional Government?
Who did Kerensky replace as head of the Provisional Government?
Prince Lvov