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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.
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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
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Which foreign power intervened most significantly in the Russian Civil War on the side of the White Army?
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The United Kingdom intervened significantly in the Russian Civil War, providing support to the White Army in an attempt to counter Bolshevik influence.
Key terms
- Bolshevik Revolution: The Bolshevik Revolution, occurring in October 1917, was the overthrow of the Provisional Government in Russia by the Bolshevik Party, leading to the establishment of a communist government.
- Civil War: The Russian Civil War (1917-1922) was a multi-party conflict fought between the Bolshevik Red Army and the anti-Bolshevik White Army, resulting in the consolidation of Bolshevik power.
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Confusing the Comintern with the League of Nations: Remember that the Comintern was focused on promoting communism globally, while the League of Nations aimed to maintain peace and prevent conflicts among nations.
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