9th Class Social Science Socialism in Europe & the Russian Revolution Question Bank Long Answer Type Questions - Socialism In Europe and the Russian Revolution

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    Explain the following terms: Bolsheviks, Mensheviks. Soviet, February Revolution, October. Revolution, Bloody Sunday, Communist International.

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     (a) Bolsheviks: Refer to Point 4, Important Terms and Concepts.   (b) Mensheviks: Refer to Point 10, Important Terms and Concepts.   (c) Soviet: Council of Workers.   (d) Bloody Sunday: Refer to Point 6, Important Terms and Concepts.   (e) February Revolution. The February Revolution occurred when the Tsar abdicated his throne on 15th March 1917 and the Mensheviks under the leadership of Kerensky came to power. The fall of the Tsar is known as the February Revolution because according to the Old Russian calendar, it occurred on 27th February 1917.   (f) October Revolution. Kerensky?s government failed to meet the demands of the people. Therefore, on 7th November the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Lenin overthrew Kerensky?s government and seized control. This is known as the October Revolution because according to the Russian Calendar, it took place on 25th October.   (g) Communist International. It is also known as the Third International or Comintern. It was formed for promoting revolutions on an international scale.


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