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Success of provisional governments - Coggle Diagram
Success of provisional governments
Political challenges
As it was unelected and temporary many people doubted its legitimacy
It delayed election for the constituent assembly which weakened support
The Provisional governments shared power with the Petrograd soviet which limited authority
War effort
Defeats like the June offensive caused mass desertions in the army
Continuing the war was unpopular and damaged its reputation
The war worsened food shortages and city unrest
Economic problems
The land reform pushed peasants to take land
Strikes showed growing anger at the poor conditions
Inflation raised, making food and fuel too expensive for workers
Social issues
Peasants took land themselves because reforms were too slow
Workers turned to the soviets instead of the government
Free speech gave critics more influence over the public
Control
Relying on the army for control damaged its popularity
The Kornilov affair destroyed trust and boosted Bolsheviks
The July days highlighted the governments weakness