The most accurate description of the Bolsheviks' rise to power is they orchestrated the October Revolution and overthrew the provisional government. Option C is the right choice.
The Bolsheviks' rise was a multi-pronged effort. They capitalized on widespread discontent with the czar's regime, fueled by factors like poverty, WWI losses, and government incompetence.
Lenin's charismatic leadership and the party's disciplined organization played crucial roles. They gained influence in soviets (worker councils), built alliances with other socialist factions, and cleverly positioned themselves as the champions of radical change.
Their decisive move was the October Revolution of 1917, a planned coup d'état that overthrew the provisional government and established their communist rule.
A. They organized demonstrations against the government: While the Bolsheviks did organize protests, these were not the sole factor in their rise to power.
B. They refused to admit nonprofessional revolutionaries to their party: This was a key internal party decision, but it didn't directly lead to their control of the country.
C. They took over the provisional government after the czar abdicated: This is partly true, but they didn't simply inherit power. They actively orchestrated the October Revolution to seize control.
D. They used the Cheka secret police to eliminate enemies: This happened after they gained power, not during their rise.
Option C is the right choice.
Question:
Which of the following best describes how the Bolsheviks rose to power?
A. They organized demonstrations against the government.
B. They refused to admit nonprofessional revolutionaries to their party.
C. They took over the provisional government after the czar abdicated.
D. They used the Cheka secret police to eliminate enemies.