The Russian Civil War (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Russian Civil War erupt?
In which year did the Russian Civil War erupt?
1917
When was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed?
When was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed?
March 1918
Who led the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?
Who led the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?
Lenin and Trotsky
Which of these was a White leader during the Civil War?
Which of these was a White leader during the Civil War?
Admiral Alexander Kolchak
Which countries intervened to support the Whites?
Which countries intervened to support the Whites?
Britain, France, USA, Japan
What happened to Admiral Kolchak by 1920?
What happened to Admiral Kolchak by 1920?
He was captured and executed
By which year had the Bolsheviks successfully defeated the main White forces?
By which year had the Bolsheviks successfully defeated the main White forces?
1922
When was the USSR officially established?
When was the USSR officially established?
December 1922
How many deaths resulted from the Russian Civil War?
How many deaths resulted from the Russian Civil War?
7-12 million
What controversial decision did Trotsky make for the Red Army?
What controversial decision did Trotsky make for the Red Army?
He employed former Tsarist officers
During which period was War Communism implemented?
During which period was War Communism implemented?
1918-1921
Who were the Greens during the Russian Civil War?
Who were the Greens during the Russian Civil War?
Peasant armies and anarchist groups