What was an ideological basis for the October Revolution?

The October Revolution was fundamentally rooted in Marxism, which emphasizes the struggle of the proletariat—the working class—against the bourgeoisie, or capitalist class. Central to Marxist ideology is the belief that historical progress is driven by class struggle, and that the proletariat must rise against their oppressors to achieve a classless society. This ideological framework motivated the revolutionary leaders and the masses who sought to overthrow the existing regime, which they viewed as oppressive and exploitative, particularly in the context of World War I and the dire economic conditions in Russia at the time. The revolution aimed to establish a government that would represent the interests of the workers and peasants, aligning closely with Marxist principles.

Options that mention capitalism, feudalism, or democracy do not align with the foundational beliefs that drove the October Revolution. Capitalism was seen as the very system that needed to be dismantled, feudalism had already been largely abolished in Russia, and while the revolution sought to establish certain democratic principles, it was primarily the class struggle outlined in Marxism that provided the predominant ideological motivation.