Dual Authority

Role of Provisional Government

Holds Russia together until future elections are held for Constitutional Monarchy.

Who did the Soviets appeal to?

Workers and soldiers

Who did the Provisional Government appeal to?

The educated and land-owning

Who is Kerensky?

An attorney who was a top leader for both the Soviets and Provisional Government.

Why was Kerensky chosen?

He referred to himself as someone who would protect the lower classes and was a good speaker.

Why did Lenin return?

Lenin accepted German help to travel from Switzerland and during this time, the Provisional Government wanted the top socialist leaders to return to shape Russia’s future.

5 Points of April Thesis

Russia must withdraw from the war; a new revolution empowering workers and peasants; to end support of Provisional Government; abolition of police, army, bureaucracy; placing all political authority on Soviets.