WW1

Question 1

Social Impact of WW1

Answer 1

Food shortages caused by a poor harvest in 1917 & the closure of the Dardanelle straits, one of Russia’s main supply lines after Turkish entry into the war.

Question 2

Political Impact of WW1

Answer 2

Nicholas II took charge of the army (he performed badly), left control of Petrograd to his wife, Alexandra, who had what the Russian people believed to be an affair with Rasputin. This caused great resentment from the people. (Rasputin was murdered in 1916).

Febuary Revolution - a series of strikes led to workers being fired upon by troops. Many troops joined the protesters & the Petrograd Soviet was formed to rule along side the Provisional Duma Committee. Nicholas abdicated as a result on 2nd March 1917, Provisional Gov. & Petrograd Soviet become ruling powers.

Question 3

Economic Impact of WW1

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Answer 3

Heavy inflation, wages rose by 100% on average, but some food prices had increased up to 600%.

Food shortages caused by a poor harvest in 1917 & the closure of the Turkish straits, one of Russia’s main supply lines after Turkish entry into the war.

Banned the sale of alcohol to combat drunkenness. 30% reduction in tax income