What methods did Lenin use to consolidate Bolshevik Power October-December 1917?

What the question wants: 1) 'methods used' - so it each part of the argument must be an active decision/ policy taken by Lenin 2) 'October/ December 1917' - Therefore if doing a theme on international withdraw should not be a discussion of Brest-Litovsk Possible themed approach to question:1) Immediate with-drawl from WW1 (October) to appease workers (Highest weight of significance)2) Land Decree (October) Crucial concession3) Attack on bourgeoisie, e.g. within factories + army Other possible themes: Censorship, Increased women's rights, New legal system.