Which of the following statements best explains how the Bolsheviks took power? Select all that apply.
a) Kerensky issued a major attack on the Germans and they lost which decreased his support.
b) Lenin gained support by preaching his messages of 'peace, bread, land' and 'all power to the Soviets.'
c) Kerensky was assassinated during the July Days allowing Lenin to take control of the Provisional Government.
d) General Kornilov attempted a coup on the Russian government, Kerensky had no choice but to ask the Bolsheviks for help.