The Treaty of Brest Litovsk

Question 1

What did the treaty of Brest Litovsk achieve?

Answer 1

Russia got out of the war

Question 2

What was the need for peace with Germany

Answer 2

1. Many bolshevik supporters were soldiers and sailors who were desperate for an end to war
2. Ending the war meant the Bolsheviks could concentrate all their forces on wiping out political oppnents within Russia

Question 3

What was the significance of the treaty

Answer 3

In exchange for peace Germany took:
74% of Russia’s coalmines and iron ore
50% of its industry
26% of its railways
27% of its farmland
26% of its population(62m)
Payed Germany 300m gold roubles

Question 4

What were some reactions to the war

Answer 4

• Soldiers were pleased the war had came to an end
• The Left winged SRs walked out the government in protest at the treaty and they even assassinated the German ambassador hoping to respark the war
• Nationalists and conservatives were horrified at the losses to russia and its empire