How effectively did the provisional government rule in 1917? 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryRussia 1905-1941IGCSEICAAE Created by: katewellsCreated on: 29-05-16 17:11 What was the provisional government? A temporary 12 executive led by Alexander Kerensky 1 of 13 When were elections to be held for a permanent government? 1917, but they never happened causing another revolution in November 2 of 13 What were the 4 achievements of the provisional government? Disbanded the Okhrana, Political and religious prisoners set free, Freedom of speech and religion granted and the death penalty abolished 3 of 13 Why did continuing in the war become a failure for the provisional government? The Kerensky offensive to gain land in the west failed 4 of 13 How many soldiers had left the Russian army by 1917? 2 million 5 of 13 Who was the Petrograd soviet? Made up of the Menshiviks and Socialists who had influence and control over railways,troops,factories and power supplies 6 of 13 What was the dual power? The system between the Petrograd Soviet and the Provisional government 7 of 13 Why did the dual power fail? It created two contradicting voices and the provisional government was undermined by the Petrograd Soviet 8 of 13 When did the peasants begin to seize land? After the March revolution 9 of 13 What did the soldiers do on their return to seize land? Used their weapons, burnt down manor houses and murdered wealthy land owners 10 of 13 What did the provisional government wan to land redistribution to be? Within the framework of the law 11 of 13 What continued in order to feed troops in the war? Grain seizures 12 of 13 How did the government try to increase the production of food? They increased the price paid by 100% but it failed as there was little land to buy and that left was expensive 13 of 13
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