Which of the following statements best summarizes Vladimir Lenin’s role in the Russian Revolution?

Lenin helped overthrow Tsar Nicholas II during the March Revolution and took charge in the new government.
Lenin was able to strengthen the Bolsheviks’ position and overthrow the provisional government by late 1917.
Lenin convinced the Russian people to give the tsar back his power so the country could stop fighting.
Lenin used the Red Terror to fight the provisional government throughout 1917 to take power.

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The statement that best summarizes Vladimir Lenin’s role in the Russian Revolution is: "Lenin was able to strengthen the Bolsheviks’ position and overthrow the provisional government by late 1917."

This reflects Lenin's key actions leading up to the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917, where he played a vital role in organizing and executing the overthrow of the provisional government.