Civil War: Reds vs Whites - Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on the key events and timeline of the Russian Civil War between the Reds and Whites, helping students understand the sequence and significance of major developments.

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Civil War: Reds vs Whites - Timeline & Chronology

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of the Russian Civil War

Source A: Summary of Key Events

The Russian Civil War took place from 1918 to 1922, with the Reds (Bolsheviks) fighting to maintain control of Russia against various anti-Communist groups known as the Whites. Major battles, political shifts, and foreign interventions shaped the course of the conflict.

Source B: Extract from a Historians' View

Historian Jane Smith states, 'The civil war was marked by a series of strategic battles and shifts in alliances that ultimately led to Bolshevik victory.'

1.
Outline the main events of the Russian Civil War in chronological order. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the strategies used by the Reds and the Whites during the Civil War. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Tsaritsyn in the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how foreign intervention impacted the outcome of the Civil War. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the causes of the Russian Civil War. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Explain the consequences of the Civil War for Russia. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the main reasons why the Reds succeeded in the Civil War to those why the Whites failed. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Outline the main events that led to the end of the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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