Question

question 5 of 10
the russian revolution in february 1917 was caused, at least in part, by which factor?
a. food shortages and heavy casualties during world war i
b. czar nicholas iis aggressive efforts to modernize russia
c. the acquisition of new lands that russia captured from germany
d. attempts by the bolsheviks to bring back the traditional czarist system

Explanation:

During World War I, Russia faced food shortages and high - casualty rates, which led to widespread discontent and contributed to the February 1917 Revolution. Czar Nicholas II's modernization efforts were not the main cause of the 1917 February Revolution. Russia did not acquire significant new lands from Germany that triggered the revolution, and the Bolsheviks aimed to overthrow the czarist system, not bring it back.

Answer:

A. Food shortages and heavy casualties during World War I