Questions: Why were the Bolsheviks able to take over the Russian government in 1917? They were more organized and aggressive than any of their political rivals.

The answer is: They were more organized and aggressive than any of their political rivals.

This option is incorrect. The Bolsheviks did not have the support of the nobility or the military. In fact, the nobility largely opposed the Bolsheviks, as they were seen as a threat to their traditional privileges and power. The military was divided, with many soldiers supporting the Bolsheviks due to their anti-war stance, but the higher-ranking officers were generally not in favor of them.

This option is also incorrect. While the Bolsheviks did use various forms of propaganda, including newspapers and pamphlets, radio technology was not a significant factor in their rise to power in 1917. The widespread use of radio for mass communication came later.

This option is correct. The Bolsheviks, under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, were highly organized and had a clear, aggressive strategy for seizing power. They were able to capitalize on the weaknesses and disorganization of the Provisional Government and other political factions. Their disciplined approach and willingness to use force allowed them to take control during the October Revolution.

This option is incorrect. The Russian tsar, Nicholas II, had abdicated in March 1917, long before the Bolsheviks took power. The Provisional Government, which replaced the tsarist regime, was the entity that the Bolsheviks overthrew in October 1917. The tsar and his family were actually imprisoned and later executed by the Bolsheviks.