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CLEP Western Civ II

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Which of the following describes the difference between the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks prior to the Russian Revolution?
  1. The Bolsheviks were much less structured.
  2. The Mensheviks rejected the teachings of Lenin.
  3. The leadership of the Mensheviks was more open.
  4. The Bolsheviks represented a very small minority.
  5. The Mensheviks wanted to reinstate the Czar.
Explanation
Answer: C - One of the key differences between the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks was the structure of their leadership, with the Mensheviks being far more open and responsive to membership input. Therefore, the Mensheviks resembled the Communists of Western Europe. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, attracted the party hardliners, who wanted power concentrated in the hands of the few. The Bolsheviks would come to dominate and set the tone for Russian communism.
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