What were the main changes brought about by the Bolsheviks immediately after the October Revolution?

Answer

The changes brought about by the Bolsheviks were:
(i)The Bolsheviks were totally opposed to private property. Most industry and banks were nationalised in November 1917. This meant that the government took over ownership and management.

(ii)Land was declared social property and peasants were allowed to seize the land of the nobility.
(iii)In cities, Bolsheviks enforced the partition of large houses according to family requirements.
(iv)They banned the use of the old titles of aristocracy.
(v)To assert the change, new uniforms were designed for the army and officials, following a clothing competition organised in 1918 – when the Soviet hat (budeonovka) was chosen.

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Some More Questions From Socialism in Europe and the Russia Chapter

Make two lists: one with the main events and the effects of the February Revolution and the other with the main events and effects of the October Revolution. Write a paragraph on who was involved in each, who were the leaders and what was the impact of each on Soviet history.