Question

The Bolshevik Party had its roots in the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party, which mainly reflected the interests of factory workers. However, around 80% of Russia's population consisted of peasants. Then, how did the Bolsheviks gather mass support from the peasants?

• A. The Bolsheviks promised to destroy communes
• B. The Bolsheviks promised to redistribute land
• C. The Bolsheviks promised to nurture the interests of wealthy farmers
• D. The Bolsheviks declared their decision to build a state-capitalist society

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Bolsheviks promised to redistribute land

The Bolsheviks used the slogan 'Peace, Land and Bread' during the October Revolution to address the main demands of the Russian people: Russia's withdrawal from WWI, adequate food supply, and redistribution of land. The promise to redistribute land helped the Bolsheviks gather mass support. The majority of the Russian population, made up of landless peasants, rallied behind the Bolsheviks and helped them overthrow the Duma's provisional government.