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Rise of Communism
Russians wanted to end the war because of food and coal shortage
Russians wanted food (Bread Riots) as most food were sent to feed the soldiers
instead
TSAR abdicated on 15th March after realising even his own soldiers did not
stop the protest (instead they joined in)
Its main job was to govern Russia until it was ready for a NEW PARLIAMENT
FAILED. why?
No Land reforms
Thus, It was unable to solve the grievances of the people. People wanted CHANGE!
Task
October 17 Revolution
Led by Lenin although the Provisional Army ordered for his arrest
On the 6th and 7th Nov, the red guards took over key buildings and arrested
members of Provisional Govt.
in 1924, former members of the Russian Empire combined to form the Soviet
Union or USSR (Union of Soviet Socialists Republic)
Collectivisation
Stalin responded by killing 17 million horses to pressure people into the use of
tractors
sent to Gulags
Famine
Industrialisation
System of rewards/trainings
Rule of TERROR
Mass Executions
PURGES
E.g Kamenev
Show Trials
New node
Collectivisation (link)
Multiple Lands were joined and 90% of harvest given to the government while
they are allowed to keep 10% for themselves. The government would then
share the profits with everyone!
Industrialization
5 Year PLans
Rise of Stalin
Lenin had wanted his will to be read out in which he expressed his views on his
possible successors but it was not done
Many party members were angry with Trotsky for not appearing at the Funeral
Trotsky's weaknesses
his idea of world revolution did not go down well with the masses
The people were more concerned that the basic needs of the people were met first!
Made alliances
form alliances with other party members to drive his enemies out
Thus many officials owe their position to him thus was loyal
able to pack a 1925 meeting with his supporters - voted Trotsky out of the party!