Leon Trotsky and Lev Kamenev arrive in Brest-Litovsk for treaty negotiations in 1917

By 1917, the absence of support for the Allies against Germany became evident. Russia faced internal political strife, leading to military setbacks on the Eastern Front. The Russian Revolution overthrew the Czar, resulting in chaos and loss of military discipline. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk marked Russia's surrender to Germany, ending its participation in the war.

What was notably absent by 1917 in the context of World War I?

• Internal political stability

• Support for the Allies against Germany

• Support for the Central Powers

• Military advancements

What was the outcome of the German onslaught on the Eastern Front?

• The Allies gained ground

• The Czar's forces advanced

• The Czar's forces retreated

• The Central Powers were defeated

What significant event led to the end of imperialist Russia?

• A revolution by the masses

• A military coup

• An economic collapse

• A peace treaty with Germany

What was the state of Russia after the revolution?

• It became a military dictatorship

• It maintained military discipline

• It was in turmoil with no military discipline

• It formed a new alliance with Germany

What was the significance of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

• It marked Russia's victory in the war

• It resulted in a new alliance with the Allies

• It signified Russia's withdrawal from the war

• It led to the formation of the Central Powers