Match the descriptions to the Bolsheviks or the Mensheviks.

A.) Bolsheviks

B.) Mensheviks

Descriptions:

1.) believed that revolution was the

only way to bring about change

2.) thought the proletariat would take

control when they were ready

3.) joined the White Army during

the Russian Revolution

4.) led by Vladimir Lenin

5.) believed that reform would

come about gradually

6.) joined the Red Army during

the Russian Revolution

The correct descriptions are:

A.) Bolsheviks: Believed that revolution was the only way to bring about change

B.) Mensheviks: believed that reform would come about gradually

Both parties split from the same Russian Social Democratic Labor Party on the basis of ideological differences and party membership issues.

Eventually, the Bolsheviks, led by Vladmir Lenin were able to take over the government and eventually form the Soviet Union.