Conformity In The Russian Revolution

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Conformity is a type of social influence that involves changing one's opinion to fit into a group. Herd Behavior describes large numbers of people acting similarly to a situation. The difference between the two is Conformity is the reason Herd Behavior occurs. One example of Herd Behavior in the Russian Revolution is Lenin's Propaganda. Lenin's Propaganda caused thousands of soldiers to betray Russia and join the rebellious Bolsheviks. Because Russia's soldiers were rebelling and orders like the Hanging Order were created, it caused many peasants and others to join the rebellion due to their fear of being left behind.

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