Question

how did the treaty of brest - litovsk change world war i? check all that apply.
it ended the war for france and germany.
it allowed russia to withdraw from the war.
it allowed germany to focus on the allies.
it forced russia to give territory to germany.
it brought the united states into the war.

Explanation:

• "It ended the war for France and Germany" is incorrect as the war continued for them.
• "It allowed Russia to withdraw from the war" is correct because the Treaty of Brest - Litovsk was a peace treaty between Russia (then Soviet Russia) and the Central Powers, enabling Russia to exit WWI.
• "It allowed Germany to focus on the Allies" is correct. With Russia out of the war, Germany could shift its military resources from the Eastern Front to the Western Front to fight the Allies.
• "It forced Russia to give territory to Germany" is correct. The treaty required Russia to cede significant territories to Germany and its allies.
• "It brought the United States into the war" is incorrect. The US entered the war due to factors like the Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare, not this treaty.

Answer:

B. It allowed Russia to withdraw from the war, C. It allowed Germany to focus on the Allies, D. It forced Russia to give territory to Germany