What: The forces opposed to the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War, consisting of a loose coalition of monarchists, conservatives, liberals, and others. Why significant: The Whites were significant because they represented the forces opposed to the Bolsheviks, and therefore embodied alternative visions of Russia's future, including a return to monarchy, democracy, or some other form of government. The defeat of the Whites and the victory of the Reds cemented the Soviet Union's place in Russian history. Decade/era: 1918-1922

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