Question

lesson 8 - reform, revolution, and social change
russian revolution
which of the following statements is true about the russian army at the start of world war i?
o a. it was large but ineffective against the armies it faced.
o b. it was smaller than expected and did not have the fighting power required to beat the central powers.
o c. it was large, impressive, and effective.
o d. it was small compared to other countries but effective in combat.
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Explanation:

At the start of World War I, the Russian army was indeed large in numbers. However, it faced several issues such as poor leadership, logistical problems, and outdated equipment. These factors made it ineffective against the better - organized and equipped armies it faced.

• Option b is incorrect as the Russian army was not small.
• Option c is incorrect as it was not “impressive” in a positive combat - effective sense.
• Option d is incorrect as it was not small compared to other countries.

Answer:

A. It was large but ineffective against the armies it faced.