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Political authority and government: the consolidation of Bolshevik authority and development of the Stalinist dictatorship.
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The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 (A-level only)
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Political authority and government: the consolidation of Bolshevik authority and development of the Stalinist dictatorship
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Which event marked the beginning of the Bolshevik consolidation of power in 1917?
Direct answer
The October Revolution in October 1917 was the pivotal event that allowed the Bolsheviks to seize power in Russia.
Key terms
- Cheka: The Cheka was the Bolshevik secret police established in December 1917 to suppress opposition and maintain state security.
- War Communism: War Communism was the economic and political system that existed in Soviet Russia during the Russian Civil War (1918-1921), characterized by the nationalization of industry and the requisitioning of agricultural produce.
Common trap
Confusing the October and February Revolutions: Remember that the February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of the Provisional Government, while the October Revolution was the Bolshevik takeover.
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