How did Russia become subject to Bolshevik rule A) The Bolsheviks convinced the Russian people that they would benefit from a more equal society
B) The Bolsheviks started a civil war and gained strength after they were victorious
C) The Bolsheviks gained popularity because they provided better living conditions for the people
D) The Bolsheviks took advantage of the weak temporary government formed after the revolution

D) The Bolsheviks took advantage of the weak temporary government formed after the revolution

Explanation:

They were able to do this as a result of taking advantage of the current political and social situations in the country at the time.

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The Bolsheviks and their allies occupied government buildings and other strategic locations in the Russian capital of Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) and within two days had formed a new government with Lenin as its head.

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b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.