Topic 1: Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Flashcards
1
Q
When was the capital moved?
A
12 March 1918
2
Q
When was the treaty signed?
A
3 March 1918
3
Q
Terms of the treaty
A
62 million Russians taken out of their control
32% of farmland, especially the Ukraine taken away
89% of its iron-ore and coal reserves
54% of its industrial enterprises
26% of its railways
4
Q
When did the Germans advance?
A
18 February 1918
700,000 troops and met no resistance
5
Q
Sheila Fitzpatrick
A
a calculated decision by the Bolsheviks to secure their hold on power and prioritize the interests of the socialist revolution over those of the nation
6
Q
Impact of losing Ukraine
A
Lost a region that produced 35% of its grain
