Question

question 5 of 10

which statement best describes the effect of the russian revolution on world war i?

a. the new communist government changed russias allegiances during the war.
b. the new communist government decided to send more troops to fight in the war.
c. the new communist government established after the revolution withdrew russia from the war.
d. the new communist government used the war effort to consolidate power.

Explanation:

Identify the historical context

Using the Outbreak of World War I knowledge point, we analyze the geopolitical situation in 1917. Russia was fighting on the Eastern Front as part of the Allied Powers against the Central Powers.

Analyze the impact of the Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution of 1917 overthrew the Tsarist autocracy and eventually brought the Bolsheviks (communists), led by Vladimir Lenin, to power. A primary promise of the Bolsheviks was to secure "Peace, Land, and Bread" for the Russian population, which had grown deeply weary of the devastating war.

Evaluate the options

• Option A is incorrect because Russia did not switch sides to join the Central Powers.
• Option B is incorrect because the Bolsheviks sought to end Russia's involvement in the war, not escalate it.
• Option C is correct because the new Bolshevik government signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in March 1918, officially withdrawing Russia from World War I.
• Option D is incorrect because the Bolsheviks consolidated power by exiting the war, not by utilizing the ongoing war effort.

Answer:

• (A) The new communist government changed Russia's allegiances during the war.
• (B) The new communist government decided to send more troops to fight in the war.
• (C) The new communist government established after the revolution withdrew Russia from the war. (Correct answer)
• (D) The new communist government used the war effort to consolidate power.