Only the dictatorship of the proletariat and the poor peasants is capable of smashing the resistance of the capitalists, of displaying truly supreme courage and determination in the exercise of power, and of securing the enthusiastic, selfless and truly heroic support of the masses both ‘in the army and among the peasants.
Power to the Soviets—this is the only way to make further progress gradual, peaceful and smooth, keeping perfect pace with the political awareness and resolve of the majority of the people and with their own experience. Power to the Soviets means the complete transfer of the country’s administration and economic control into the hands of the workers and peasants, to whom nobody would dare offer resistance and who, through practice, through their own experience, would soon learn how to distribute the land, products and grain properly.
- Vladimir Lenin, "Power to the Soviets", 1917
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
According to Lenin, what was the main objective of the Bolsheviks?
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to remove power from the bourgeoisie
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to ensure ownership of resources by the people
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to support the army in the war
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to bow to the will of the majority
Part B
Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A?
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Only the dictatorship of the proletariat and the poor peasants is capable of smashing the resistance of the capitalists,
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...securing the enthusiastic, selfless and truly heroic support of the masses both ‘in the army and among the peasants.
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...keeping perfect pace with the political awareness and resolve of the majority of the people and with their own experience.
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...the complete transfer of the country’s administration and economic control into the hands of the workers and peasants,
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1 answer
Part A
According to Lenin, what was the main objective of the Bolsheviks?
Select to ensure ownership of resources by the people.
Part B
Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A?
Select ...the complete transfer of the country’s administration and economic control into the hands of the workers and peasants.
