The Russian Civil War

Why was economic and social hardship a reason for the Civil War?

Food shortages and starvation within towns increased the opposition to the Bolsheviks, the bread ration got to a new low of 50g per day.

Why were Bolshevik reforms a reason for the Civil War?

The decree on land meant land was seized from landlords and given to the peasants.

Why was the Constituent Assembly a reason for the Civil War?

The Bolsheviks didn’t gain any following after the closing of the Constituent Assembly, everyone just began to support the White army.

Why was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk a reason for Civil War?

Encouraged Russians to support the White Army.