WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On November 7, 1917, members of the Bolshevik political party seized power in the capital of Russia, Petrograd (now St. Petersburg). This conflict, ultimately, led to a Bolshevik victory in the Russian civil war that followed, and the establishment of the Soviet Union in 1922.

Detailed explanation-2: -October Revolution: 7–8 November (25–26 October) 1917 7 November (25) 1917: The Bolsheviks seize control of Petrograd. 8 November (26 October) 1917: The Bolsheviks take control of the Winter Palace, the last remaining holdout of the Provisional Government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Economic difficulties. Economic difficulties had played a major role in Nicholas II’s fall from power. The Provisional Government had failed to address these same problems. The government could not guarantee enough grain, ammunition or weapons for troops fighting in the war.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Provisional Government accepted the resignation of Foreign Minister Milyukov and War Minister Guchkov and made a proposal to the Petrograd Soviet to form a coalition government. As a result of negotiations, on 22 April 1917 agreement was reached and 6 socialist ministers joined the cabinet.

Detailed explanation-5: -On Nov. 7, 1917, Russia’s Bolshevik Revolution took place as forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky. The provisional government came to power after the February Revolution resulted in the Russian monarchy being overthrown in March 1917.