How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their rule? The Bolsheviks implemented measures which allowed them to strengthen their rule over Russia. Some of these were due to victories‚ which gained them support and respect from the people. Other measures used force. This enabled the Bolsheviks to take control of certain aspects and ensure their rule was reinforced. In my opinion‚ the Bolsheviks treatment of their opposition was the main reason their rule was consolidated. The Bolsheviks were determined
Premium Communism Vladimir Lenin Leon Trotsky
Americans and the Civil War Slavery affected many of the political reasons that contributed to causing the Civil War in 1961. Most in the Northern states including President Lincoln were more concerned with preserving the Union rather than fighting for the freedom of all. On the other hand the South fought to preserve what they believed to be absolute state rights. However the overall goals of the war were altered significantly by the willingness of African Americans during war. This also later contributed
Premium American Civil War Slavery in the United States Abraham Lincoln
Cause of the Civil War The Civil War in Sierra Leone was a result of economic factors contributing to the wellbeing of the economy as well as political and social disapproval. Sierra Leone’s lack of strong leadership over the past few decades leading up to the Civil War were one of the primary causes for the war. During the British Colonial Rule of the country‚ they were never able to implement a successful system to rule or govern the nation. As a result‚ it left the nation very weak upon their
Premium Civil war American Civil War War
years before and during the Civil War. The South‚ also known as the Confederates‚ supported slavery. The North‚ also known as the Union‚ was anti-slavery‚ and made every effort that they could to cease it. The Confederates were usually cruel to their slaves‚ and denied them basic rights. The Union supporters were right in their attempts to end slavery and protect the deserved equity of all people: white or black. Although slavery was not the only cause of the Civil War‚ it was a main factor to
Free Slavery in the United States Abolitionism American Civil War
The Revolutionary War was fought with the combined effort of the original thirteen colonies to gain their independence from the tyrannical grasp of the English Monarchy. When they gained their independence they fought even more for expansion‚ with the nation stretching from Maryland to Florida‚ there was bound to be differences in each state. Many of the differences were easy to ignore‚ except for the souths view of slavery . The difference between the opinion of racial equality caused such a great
Premium United States American Civil War Southern United States
the first land battle of the Civil War (History.com Staff‚ para.1). Bullets flew‚ and orders were yelled as both sides were locked in combat. Soldier after soldier succumbed to death or injury‚ inevitably concluding the battle with a total of roughly 4‚750 casualties: 3‚000 Union and 1‚750 Confederate (History.com Staff‚ para. 7). In the Civil War‚ casualties were as commonplace as cellular devices are today. Unfortunately‚ the medical practices in the Civil War were quite the opposite of hygienic
Premium Surgery
The Civil War:The Real ReasonWhat was the Civil War The Civil War began April 12‚ 1861 with the attacks of Fort Sumter‚ and did not end until April 9‚ 1865 with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate Army. Over 620‚000 died in the war‚ along with disease killing twice as many as those lost in battle. 50‚000 survivors returned home as amputees. So why was this war fought?A common misconception It is a commonly held view that President Lincoln fought the Civil War to free the slaves
Premium American Civil War Confederate States of America Slavery in the United States
The beginning of the Civil War was caused by various components occurring in the United States. The role of Slavery brought on the Civil War. With different means of economic prosperity‚ the north was more industrialized while the south depended on more agriculture. Different political ideology‚ the south wanted more power to the states while the north wanted more power to the federal government. The Civil War was a gradual progress‚ the evolving challenges in individual’s civil rights faced led to
Premium American Civil War United States Southern United States
causes of the english civil war There is not one reason why the civil war started it did not start overnight but developed over a long period of time. There were many reasons why king Charles I started the civil war in 1642. The first being lack of money. Lack of money was a major factor as Charles I had very little money to his name and repeatedly had to ask parliament for money to help with his campaigns. Parliament was reluctant to give Charles all the funds that he needed‚ as they knew Charles
Premium Charles I of England
Civil War Technology Civil war technology was a very important part of the war. It influenced inventors and military inventors to create more weapon and machines to help in the war. New ideas and creations happened in this time‚ it changed the way wars were fought forever and not only wars were affected everyday life was also upgraded. For example railroads and telegraphs were a major part of change in this time. Weapons were a major part of the change of the civil war. Infantry soldiers usually
Premium World War II War Civil war