Early Conflicts (The Russian Revolution) Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Bolsheviks sign a peace treaty with Germany?
A
They faces too many threats such as opposition to their rule within Russia, Germany and its allies.
2
Q
What was the result of the Bolsheviks making a peace treaty with Germany?
A
They dropped out of the First World War. Britain, USA, and France were angered by the fact that they made peace with Germany.
3
Q
Why were relations poor between the west and Russia during the 1920s and 1930s?
A
In 1992, Russia changed its name to the Soviet Union and was run as a communist country and the West disapproved of communism, causing poor relations.