What was the connection between the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War

Question

Russia’s involvement in World War I ultimately led to the events of the Russian Civil War
While the Russian Revolution overthrew the tsar, it was entirely separate from the Russian Civil War
Vladmir Lenin was a major leader who started both the Russian Revolution and the Russian civil War
The Russian Revolution led to major disagreements about the country’s political future, resulting in war

Answer 1

The fourth statement is the most accurate: "The Russian Revolution led to major disagreements about the country’s political future, resulting in war."

The Russian Revolution, which took place in 1917, resulted in the overthrow of the tsarist regime and the establishment of a provisional government. However, this change did not resolve the underlying political, social, and economic issues facing Russia. The revolution created divisions among various factions, including the Bolsheviks, the Mensheviks, and other socialist and nationalist groups, each with differing visions for Russia's future.

These disagreements culminated in the Russian Civil War, which lasted from 1917 to 1922. The main conflict was between the Bolshevik government (the Red Army), which sought to consolidate power and implement communist policies, and a loose coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces (the White Army), which included monarchists, liberals, and other groups opposed to Bolshevik rule.

Thus, the Russian Revolution set the stage for the Civil War by creating a power vacuum and deepening political divisions within Russia.