Trotsky’s role in the 1917 Revolution was a highly significant factor that
had contributed to his rise to prominence.
FANTASTIC JUDGEMENT This is because it allowed
him Trotsky to gain a powerful position within the Bolshevik party, and
it garnered him garner (just reads a bit better, and as this is an oral task that is important) significant respect from his peers and community, which in turn afforded him significant power and opportunity.
Great explanation.The 1917 Revolution marked the conclusion of the power struggle between the Bolsheviks and the Provisional Government after the forced abdication of Tsar Nicholas II on 15th March 1917,
with the Bolsheviks succeeding after the Red Guard stormed the White Palace, led by Trotsky
date?.Trotsky played a pivotal role in the organisation and communication of orders during the 1917 revolution,
and held holding major influence over how the revolution was conducted.
Great! For example, he persuaded Lenin to delay the revolution until the
Second Congress of All-Russia Soviets Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets at the end of October, so that the power could be seized in the name of the Soviets rather than the Bolshevik Party itself, thereby reducing the likelihood of proletariat opposition whom the Soviet represented. It also further increased the popularity and support of the Bolsheviks.
GreatTrotsky’s pragmatic ability coupled with his talent as an orator gained him
"gained him" is a bit weirdly worded - 'garnered him' or 'afforded him' would be better much popularity and respect within the Bolshevik party. This elevated his status so that he was “second only to Lenin”
find out who actually said this (quite a few historians have - take your pick ). This veneration Trotsky received during the 1917 Revolution led to his appointment within critical party positions, such as Commissar of Foreign Affairs in 1917 and Commissar of War, Army and Naval Affairs in 1918, allowing him to further consolidate and grow his influence within the party whilst also allowing him to gain the support and trust of the army. Therefore, it is evidence that the 1917 Revolution was highly critical to Trotsky’s rise to prominence as a political and revolutionary figure.