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Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924

The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Stalin, 1917–1929: Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924

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The consolidation of the Communist dictatorship: the establishment of one-party control; the removal of the Constituent Assembly; the ending of involvement in the First World War.
The Civil War: causes and course; the role of Trotsky; the murder of the Tsar; the reasons for the Red victory; government and control in wartime.
Economic and social developments: state capitalism; social change; conditions in cities and countryside during the Civil War; war communism; the Red Terror: revolts of 1920–1921 including the Tambov revolt and Kronstadt rising; the NEP and its political and economic impact.
Foreign relations and attitudes of foreign powers: foreign intervention in the Civil War; Comintern; the Russo-Polish War; discussions leading to the Rapallo Treaty; official recognition and the repercussions of the 'Zinoviev letter'; Lenin's rule by 1924.

War CommunismConstituent AssemblyWhite ArmyChekaRed TerrorTambov RevoltBolshevik RevolutionCivil War

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Bolshevik consolidation, always back your points with specific events or policies, such as the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly or the implementation of War Communism.
Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing the Civil War, always back your points with specific events or policies, such as the role of Trotsky or the impact of War Communism.

Confusing War Communism with the NEP: War Communism was a wartime measure focused on centralization and control, while the NEP was a response to economic collapse, allowing for some private enterprise.
Confusing the causes of the Civil War: Focus on the specific events following the October Revolution, such as the Bolshevik policies and the reaction of various political groups.

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