Outcomes of the Russian civil war
Bolshevik's takeover
After they take over, Russia was into a civil war. (1918-21) They faced opposition to their rule. They were known as the "Reds," and those who wanted to over throw them were the "Whites."
Major events (1918-21)
Included: Tsar and family were killed, red army defeat white forces, allied troops went home, white army finally defeated, and the red army pushes forces back to Poland.
Red Army
They were successful from the great organization, and lead by Trotsky. They had the support of peasants and workers.
White Army
They were unorganized, and didn't have support from the peasants. Lots of Russia were now under the control of the new communist regime.