Question

think about everything you have learned in this lesson
why did revolution break out in russia in 1917? choose four correct answers
the duma instituted
major reforms that
resulted in too much
change too soon.
famine spread as
peasants left the fields to
fight for the russian
military.
the russian monarch
was ineffective and would
not help his people.
world war i resulted in a
high number of russian
casualties.
the workers lacked a
number of rights,
including freedom of
speech.
russian women were
blocked from joining the
workforce or becoming
activists.

Explanation:

1. "Famine spread as peasants left the fields to fight for the Russian military": Peasants' absence from fields caused food shortages, fueling discontent.
2. "The Russian monarch was ineffective and would not help his people": Tsar Nicholas II's mismanagement and indifference angered the public.
3. "World War I resulted in a high number of Russian casualties": WWI's heavy losses weakened support for the regime.
4. "The workers lacked a number of rights, including freedom of speech": Oppressive policies limited workers' rights, driving unrest.

Incorrect options: "The Duma instituted major reforms..." (Duma had limited power, reforms were insufficient); "Russian women were blocked..." (Women were active in protests, e.g., February Revolution).

Answer:

• Famine spread as peasants left the fields to fight for the Russian military
• The Russian monarch was ineffective and would not help his people
• World War I resulted in a high number of Russian casualties
• The workers lacked a number of rights, including freedom of speech