The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the April Theses and their significance in the Bolshevik Revolution.
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The Bolshevik Takeover and the April Theses
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Introduction to the April Theses
Source A: Lenin's Report to the Bolshevik Central Committee, April 1917
'The time has come to overthrow the Provisional Government and transfer power to the soviets. The April Theses call for immediate revolution and the end of co-operation with the bourgeoisie.' Provenance: Lenin's report to Bolshevik leaders, April 1917.
Lenin’s Strategies and Goals
Source B: Excerpt from Lenin's April Theses, 1917
'We must not cooperate with the bourgeoisie or the Provisional Government. Our goal is to establish a proletarian government through a revolution.' Provenance: Lenin's direct writings during April 1917.
Key Events Leading to the Bolshevik Takeover
Source C: Timeline of Events, April 1917
- April 3: Lenin returns to Petrograd.
- April 4-6: Lenin presents the April Theses.
- April 17: Bolsheviks call for armed uprising.
- April 20: Provisional Government prepares for crackdown.
- April 25: Bolsheviks seize key buildings in Petrograd. Provenance: Historical timeline compiled by university historians.
Impact of the April Theses
Source D: Historian View
'The April Theses radicalized the Bolsheviks and made the October Revolution inevitable. Lenin’s call for immediate action united the party and increased revolutionary fervour.' Provenance: Modern historian analysis of the Bolshevik Revolution.
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