How Did Lenin Imposed War Communism

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As Lenin was gaining control Peace with Germany had been established however, war continued within Russia. Forces loyal to the Nicholas II and Anti-communist gathered strength to oppose Lenin. During the war between the White and Red Armies the White forces gained support from the Western Allies during an internal war. However, during the civil war Lenin imposed War Communism, to ensure victory. Lenin saw the need to stabilize the government and country by eliminating people who did not support the revolution. He had people on the inside and outside of the party eliminated to ensure his success of the communist takeover. Lenin thought the idea of war communism had begun to receive opposition from other communist and the harsh treatment of

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