Russia And War Effort

Question 1

Two reasons the Russian army was impressive?

Answer 1

• it was the largest in Europe
• military reforms in 1908 focused on modernising the army

Question 2

How many soldiers were in the Russian army?

Answer 2

1.4 million

Question 3

Name Three weaknesses of the Russian army

Answer 3

-Incompetent generals
-uneducated soldiers (peasants)
-inefficient arms production due to backwards industry

Question 4

What were the Battle of Tannenburg (1914) and Brusilov Offensive (1916)

Answer 4

Two huge early military failures in WW1

Question 5

By 1917 by what percent had inflation reached?

Answer 5

200%

Question 6

By January 1917 what percent of grain were Petrograd receiving?

Answer 6

48% of its total grain requirement

Question 7

Why did Petrograds population rise from 2.1-2.7 million between 1914-17

Answer 7

More workers employed in factories due to war economy

Question 8

What were Russian artillery units limited to?

Answer 8

3 shells per day

Question 9

What did the Tsar do in August 1915 to help the war effort?

Answer 9

Became commander in chief of the army

Question 10

What problems arose after the tsar became commander in chief of the army?

Answer 10

-the tsar was accused of deserting the people in Petrograd
-rumours spread that the Tsarina was in charge of the government
-rumours spread that the monarchy were under the influence of Grigori Rasputin

Question 11

What did the Progressive bloc demand?

Answer 11

‘A government of confidence’ to manage the war effort competently. The tsar refused to collaborate