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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - WWI

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After the Russian Revolution, the government decided to deal with the problem of ethnic nationalism through which of the following means?
  1. Generating unprecedented propaganda campaigns focused on Russia
  2. Ceasing all printing and eliminating schools to slow the spread of nationalism
  3. Using violent means to eliminate any signs of dissent
  4. Creating autonomous republics within the federated Soviet Republic
  5. Promoting the development of independent nations
Explanation
Answer: D - The Communist government decided to deal with the issue of nationalism by creating autonomous republics within the federated Soviet Republic. Previously, they had paid little attention to growing nationalist movements. Lenin believed that if minority groups were given some recognition, nationalist goals would be minimized. At this point, Russia and neighboring states became the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or USSR.
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