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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    Describe any two factors which led to October revolution and also mention its results.

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    Factors: The Mensheviks failed to meat the demands of the people - namely withdrawal from the 1st World War, nationalization of banks and land to the tiller.  Conflict between the Mensheviks and Bolsheviks, industrial unrest and peasant dissatisfaction led to the October Revolution. Results: All feudal titles were abolished and the lands of the clergy and nobility were confiscated. All the means of production were nationalized, i.e., mines, transport, banks and insurance companies, etc. Control of industries were transferred to a committee of workers. Lands were given to the peasants to be cultivated for the benefit of the state. All policies were directed to achieve the socialist ideal, "From each according to his capacity, to each according to his work. Private property was abolished thus creating a classless society. Work was now an essential requirement for everyone as there was no unearned income to live on.


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