Who started the civil war in Russia? Who were the various sides and what did each want? What was the end result

(1.)

The Civil War was started due to many groups going against the Bolsheviks.

(2.)

The Bolsheviks were known as the reds, while opposing forces were known as the Whites.

Both sides wanted to determine the political future of Russia.

The Bolsheviks fought for the Bolshevik form of socialism.

The Whites fought for several different parties favoring capitalism and monarchism.

(3.)

The result was the creation of the U. S. S. R.