During the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, Trotsky significantly contributed to the successes of the Bolshevik Party in overthrowing the Provisional Government and paving the way for a Communist nation. In May of 1917, Trotsky returned from exile and joined the popular Bolshevik Party, playing a significant role in promoting the Party. In July, he was imprisoned following the premature attempt of a Bolshevik insurrection. It was here that Trotsky's authority rose as a Bolshevik as went on hunger strikes, circulated his works and in September, following his release, was elected Chairman of th…
