Russian Revolution/End of WW1

Which of the following was NOT a primary cause of the Bolshevik Revolution?

• Poor leadership

• Failing economy

• Stubbornness in war

• Desire for monarchy

Who were the Soviets?

• Workers and Soldiers

• Generals and Spies

• Leaders and Diplomats

• Businesspeople and Traders

Leader of Bolsheviks who was convinced the only way to save Russia was through violent revolution:

• Lenin

• Stalin

• Gorbachev

• Czar Nicholas

Country that encouraged revolution in Russia by sending new leaders back to Russia:

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

• Serbia

• Belgium

What did Lenin do to try to keep his promise for peace?

• Signed a peace agreement with Central Powers

• Entered into a period of isolationism

• Fired his war generals and replaced them

• Negotiated peace with Allies.

What factors did NOT contribute to the Civil War in Russia between 1918-1921?

• Socialists and Liberals were opposed to communism

• Allies sent troops to support anti-communist forces

• Opposition from Ukrainian forces

• German interference and desire to undermine

Why did the Communists ultimately win the Russian Civil War?

• The communists were unified

• Most citizens wanted communism

• The communists had more international support

• World War 1 was a distraction for the allies.

Communists believe in:

• Maintaining order through government control

• Free markets geared towards workers

• Global partnerships and specialization

• Innovation and technology

What led to Germany's last push to try and capture Paris to gain a French defeat?

• A new draft that raised more soldiers

• Leadership in German military

• Russia's exit from the war

• New arrivals of tanks and airplanes

Key development that ultimately doomed German hopes to win the war:

• American soldiers arrived in Europe

• French and British soldiers new tactics

• German troops began to quit

• Loss of support for the war