The Provisional Government
Notes
- Diarchy ensues
- petrograd soviet and the provisional government the two strong factions
- Provisional govnt led by Prince Lvov
- replaced by Alexander Kerensky
- both try to keep russia in WWI
- made him very unpopular
Summary
The provisional government is a result of the first revolution. A Diarchy is formed, but the rival Petrograd Soviet group was still around. the government was led by Princ Lvov, until he was replaced by Alexander Kerensky, because he was to closely tied with royalty. both leaders were very unpopular, because they wanted to keep Russia in WWI, which was what the revolution was supposed to take them out of.
Quote
The Russian people are suffering from economic fatigue and from disillusionment with the Allies! The world thinks the Russian Revolution is at an end. Do not be mistaken. The Russian Revolution is just beginning.
-Alexander Kerensky
-Alexander Kerensky
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Subjunctive Question
Why do you think that provisional government didn't work?