KQ2.2: More Russia Stuff

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WWI

World History

World Wars

Last updated 2:19 AM on 3/24/24
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What did the war do to the Russian economy?

The fragile Russian economy was being undermined even more

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What did the war do to Russia’s workers?

  • Less workers (sent to frontlines)

  • Factories closed and fields left to waste

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What happened to Russia’s currency?

Russia’s money began devaluing in 1914
+ inflation

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What did the war do to Russia’s food supply?

  • Shortages occurred

  • Not enough trains to carry food and material

    • Fuel was prioritised for the army

  • Many soldiers and people went hungry

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When did the Tsar get abdicated (goodbye throne) and why?

Feb(Mar) 1917, due to uprising and riots

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What replaced the Tsar?

Provisional government

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What did the Provisional government do?

They decided to continue the war despite the defeats and the toll taken on people

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Who were the Bolsheviks?

Communists led by Vladmir Lenin that revolted the Provisional government in Oct(Nov) 1917

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What did the Bolsheviks do immediately after the overthrow?

  • Made peace with Germany at once

  • Mar 1918: Germany and Bolsheviks sign the Treaty of Brest-Litsovk, ending the war on the eastern front

    • Germany can now transfer soldiers from the east to the west to surprise the French