What significant event did the peasants generally support during the civil war?

The peasants generally supported the Bolsheviks during the civil war because of the Bolsheviks' promise to redistribute land to the peasants. The Bolsheviks advocated for transferring ownership of land from the aristocracy and the wealthy to the peasants, which aligned with the economic desires and needs of the peasant class. This land reform was a core component of the Bolshevik appeal, particularly after the 1917 October Revolution when they emphasized "peace, land, and bread," directly addressing the urgent issues faced by the rural population.

The other groups did not present plans that resonated as effectively with the peasant class. For instance, the Whites consisted of various counter-revolutionary factions, and their stance was often viewed as a return to pre-revolutionary conditions, which did not promise the land reforms that peasants were seeking. The Socialist Revolutionaries did have some similar appeals to the peasants, but their disorganization and the Bolsheviks' decisive actions ultimately overshadowed them. The Mensheviks were more moderate and sought a gradual approach to socialism, which did not align with the urgency felt by many peasants for immediate reform. Thus, the Bolsheviks emerged as the party that most effectively championed the peasants