The November Revolution By: Jenna Gilbert

The Bolshevik Takeover November 1917 armed factory workers teamed up with Sailors and attacked the provisional government. Members of the government were meeting in Petrograd. A cadet entered the room and said the Bolsheviks were storming the palace. “Its no use.” a politician said, “We give up. No Bloodshed.”

Bolsheviks In Charge Bolsheviks rapidly gained power in many cities. In Moscow they fought for a week before gaining control. They made Moscow their Capital. They ended private ownership of land and gave land to peasants. Russians thought they had control of their own lives but really the Bolsheviks would become their new masters.

Allied Invasions Lenin wanted peace with Germany. Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk March The Russians had to give up a large chunk of land and a third of their population. Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania went against the Red Army and broke free. Ukraine, Caucasus, and Central Asia weren’t so lucky. The Allies sent Forces to help the Whites. They wanted to continue the war against Germany. Allied forces failed and led to communists distrust of the West

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