3.1 - Withdrawal of Russia Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Russia leave the war?
A
- Due to the weakness of Russia’s military, it couldn’t sustain its early success.
- Production in factories and fields had suffered due to the workforce joining the war.
- Tsar Nicholas was blamed for poor leadership.
- He abdicated in the start of 1917.
- The Bolshevik revolution in November 1917 caused Russia to end her involvement in the war.
2
Q
How did Britain and France respond to it?
A
- Disappointment at the loss of an ally
- Not good for attrition
3
Q
What were the advantages to Germany?
A
- No longer fighting on two fronts
4
Q
In what month and year did Russia leave the war?
A
November 1917
5
Q
What was involved in the treaty?
A
Brest-Litovsk
- Lost 74% of coal and iron ore
- Gave away farmland
6
Q
How many men had joined the Russian army since the start of the war?
A
15 million
7
Q
Which political group led a second revolution in November 1917?
A
The Bolsheviks
8
Q
What was the name of the Treaty Germany forced Russia to sign?
A
Brest-Litovsk
9
Q
What percentage of Russian farmland was lost to Germany?
A
27%
