How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag

The transcript details the events surrounding the Bolsheviks' attempt to end Russian involvement in World War One, leading to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Despite initial peace efforts, the Central Powers launched a major offensive, causing the Bolsheviks to collapse. The harsh treaty resulted in significant territorial losses for the Soviets. The Central Powers continued their advance, establishing control over several regions, including Ukraine and Crimea. However, resistance from local populations and internal conflicts led to the eventual collapse of German hegemony, with territories gaining independence after the Central Powers' surrender in November 1918.

What was the main reason for the breakdown of negotiations between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers?

• The Central Powers demanded to keep territories gained from 1914 to 1916.

• The Bolsheviks refused to negotiate with Germany.

• The Central Powers wanted to annex all of Russia.

• The Bolsheviks demanded more territories.

Which cities did the Central Powers capture on February 19th during their offensive against the Bolsheviks?

• Kiev and Petrograd

• Odessa and Kharkiv

• Davinsk and Lutsk

• Minsk and Moscow

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk for the Soviets?

• They retained all their territories.

• They ceded Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine.

• They gained new territories.

• They formed an alliance with Germany.

How did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk affect German economic interests?

• German property was nationalized.

• German property was exempt from nationalization.

• German businesses were banned in Russia.

• German economic interests were ignored.

What was the impact of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on Russian patriots?

• They believed it strengthened Russia.

• They were indifferent to the treaty.

• They saw it as a national catastrophe.

• They supported the treaty.

What was the reaction of the Ukrainian peasants to the German presence?

• They supported the Rada government.

• They opposed the Germans and revolted.

• They were indifferent to the Germans.

• They welcomed the Germans.

Who replaced the Rada government in Ukraine after the German-backed coup?

• Lenin

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Hetman Scorpatsky

• Max Hoffman

What was the result of the German military operations in Finland?

• Finland became a German colony.

• The Finnish Whites, supported by Germany, defeated the Finnish Reds.

• The Finnish Reds won the civil war.

• The civil war in Finland continued indefinitely.

Which countries gained independence after the Central Powers surrendered to the Allies?

• Austria and Hungary

• Russia and Germany

• Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland

• Ukraine and Belarus

What was the main reason for the short-lived German hegemony in Eastern Europe?

• The economic collapse of Germany

• The support of local populations

• The surrender of the Central Powers to the Allies

• The Central Powers' military strength