ppt 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
How did WWI affect Russia’s workforce?
: 15 million men and millions of horses were drafted, hurting farming and food production.
Q: How did the Russian government try to fund the war?
A: Printed money → inflation; massive spending → budget deficit.
Q: How many Russian soldiers died in WWI?
A: Around 2 million.
Q: What happened to Russia’s industrial focus during WWI?
A: Factories shifted to war production; agriculture declined.
Why were Russian soldiers poorly equipped in WWI?
Lack of boots, rifles, food due to bad planning and supply lines.
Q: What were soldiers’ reactions to war conditions?
A: Desertions increased; leadership was unskilled and disorganised.
hat caused food shortages at home during WWI?
Supply failure, crowded cities, and transport issues.
How did Russians react to shortages and war fatigue?
A: Long queues, strikes, and anti-war sentiment by 1916.
: What role did prohibition play in public anger?
Banning vodka worsened public resentment.
: What was the key political mistake of Nicholas II in 1915?
: Took control of the army, leaving Alexandra and Rasputin to govern.
: What effect did Rasputin’s influence have on government?
: Increased instability and public distrust.
What was the overall effect of WWI on Russia?
It worsened existing economic, social, and political weaknesses.
: What sparked the February Revolution?
: Women’s protest on International Women’s Day grew into mass unrest.
What happened to the Tsar after the February Revolution?
Nicholas II abdicated, ending 300 years of Romanov rule.
What government replaced the Tsar?
The Provisional Government, led by Prince Lvov.
Why were Soviets more popular than the Provisional Government?
They better represented workers and soldiers.
: Who later led the Petrograd Soviets?
: Leon Trotsky.
What slogan expressed Soviet power?
“All power to the Soviets!”
What did Order No. 1 declare?
Military follows Soviets, not the Provisional Government.
What did Sheila Fitzpatrick say about the Tsar’s abdication?
Bolsheviks wanted a stronger leader; Tsar abdicated, no plan B.
How did Orlando Figes describe the army’s stance?
Generals forced abdication to save the army and war effort.
