Bolsheviks grabbed power but faced immediate opposition called the "Whites".
Major reasons for this opposition? Russian Empire's breakup, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Political disagreements, and International intervention.
In-depth Analysis ๐
Breakup of the Russian Empire ๐
Lenin's decree (Nov 1917): Non-Russian territories could leave Russia.
Result: Fins, Latvians, Ukrainians declared independence from RSFSR (Russia after October Revolution).
Fun Fact: By June 1918, Russia was like a jigsaw puzzle with 33 sovereign governments!
Real-world example: Imagine the US suddenly had 50 independent countries instead of states! Chaos, right?
Local Perspective: Many Russians didn't like this, ready to fight to keep Russia united. Those who got independence? Super determined to keep it!
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Impact ๐
What did it do? Gave away a ton of Russian land. (Check out map on pages 181-182)
How did people feel? It's like selling your house and then being told to live in the garage. Patriot Russians were very upset and wanted to fight against the Bolsheviks.
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Chapter 32 - The Soviet Union - 1918-1929 (European States)
Bolsheviks Vs. Whites: The Fight For Russia's Future
Bolsheviks grabbed power but faced immediate opposition called the "Whites".
Major reasons for this opposition? Russian Empire's breakup, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Political disagreements, and International intervention.
In-depth Analysis ๐
Breakup of the Russian Empire ๐
Lenin's decree (Nov 1917): Non-Russian territories could leave Russia.
Result: Fins, Latvians, Ukrainians declared independence from RSFSR (Russia after October Revolution).
Fun Fact: By June 1918, Russia was like a jigsaw puzzle with 33 sovereign governments!
Real-world example: Imagine the US suddenly had 50 independent countries instead of states! Chaos, right?
Local Perspective: Many Russians didn't like this, ready to fight to keep Russia united. Those who got independence? Super determined to keep it!
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Impact ๐
What did it do? Gave away a ton of Russian land. (Check out map on pages 181-182)
How did people feel? It's like selling your house and then being told to live in the garage. Patriot Russians were very upset and wanted to fight against the Bolsheviks.
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