The 'April Theses' were a series of directives issued by Lenin calling for which of the following?
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Correct answer: All power to the Soviets and an end to the war
Upon his return from exile, Lenin shocked many by denouncing the Provisional Government. He called for a second, socialist revolution and an immediate withdrawal from the 'imperialist' world war.
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