Who were the main supporters of Makhno's movement?
Ukrainian peasantry
Ukrainian bourgeoisie
Russian proletariat
Ukrainian clergy
Answer
The main supporters of Makhno's movement were the Ukrainian peasantry, who were angered by the Russian Empire's oppressive policies and the failure of the Bolshevik government to improve their lives. The Makhnovists offered the peasantry a more democratic and equitable alternative, and they were able to mobilize them to fight for their cause.
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