First World War

Question 1

How did the First World War contribute to the Russian revolution

Answer 1

-Heavy losses (1.7 million dead) and food shortages
-Nicholas II took personal command of the army in 1915 – weakened his authority
-Economic collapse led to strikes and discontent

Question 2

What was the impact on government and society (ww1)

Answer 2

-February 1917 Revolution – Nicholas II abdicated
-Provisional Government attempted to continue the war, leading to Bolshevik opposition
-October 1917 Revolution – Bolsheviks seized power

Question 3

What key defeats did Russia suffer (ww1)

Answer 3

-Battle of Tannenberg (1914) – massive Russian losses
-Brusilov Offensive (1916) – initial success but costly failure

Question 4

How did ww1 affect the Russian economy

Answer 4

-Food shortages and inflation
-Transport system collapsed
-Led to February Revolution (1917)