The Revolution of October 1917


 
 
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The Revolution of October 1917

The October Revolution of 1917: Seizing Power

The October Revolution was the moment when the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, took control of Russia, overthrowing the Provisional Government. The conflict between the Provisional Government (which had been set up after the February Revolution) and the Bolsheviks grew throughout 1917. By September, Lenin decided that the time was right to organize an armed uprising and seize power.

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Question : 1

What was the immediate response of the Provisional Government to the rising threat of Bolshevik insurrection on October 24, 1917?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

On which date did the October Revolution officially begin?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following statements about the October Revolution of 1917 is/are correct?

  1. The Bolshevik Military Revolutionary Committee, led by Leon Trotsky, was pivotal in orchestrating the October Revolution and the subsequent takeover of key government institutions.
  2. The All-Russian Congress of Soviets rejected the Bolshevik takeover on 24th October 1917, resulting in the continued rule of the Provisional Government until December 1917.
Right Option : A
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