how did the bolshevik revolution cause the civil war in russia?

Answer 1

The Bolshevik Revolution caused the Civil War in Russia by overthrowing the provisional government, which caused fighting between the various factions vying for power, at least thats it in a nutshell.

Answer 2

Let me begin by stating this is not a subject in which I am well studied.. As WW I was winding down, the Russian people felt that their Czar was not listening to them and did not have their best interests in mind. The Czar and his family were overthrown and later executed. There were many factions working at the same time in a struggle to gain control. It was the Bolsheviks who over threw the Czar and in that sudden votex, the various factions all clashed.
Lenin, had been living in London, England in a self-imposed exile, waiting for just such a moment. He was able to cross all battle lines and rally the people to his cause of Communism. He'd studied the works of Marx while living in London and had plans of his own. Stalin made his way into Lenin's political circle and when Lenin died of a massive stroke, Stalin stepped in, murdering any and all who stood in his way, to take charge.

Answer 3

I reccomend the Polish author Ludwik Bazylow who wrote about the events that caused the victory of bolshevic revolution. Try to find "Obalenie caratu" ("The Collapse of the Russion Empire"). As much as I know, it was translated to English, but not sure about the English title.