Question

question 7 of 10
the russian revolution in february 1917 was caused, at least in part, by which factor?
a. czar nicholas iis aggressive efforts to modernize russia
b. food shortages and heavy casualties during world war i
c. attempts by the bolsheviks to bring back the traditional czarist system
d. the acquisition of new lands that russia captured from germany

Explanation:

• Option A: Czar Nicholas II was not known for aggressive modernization efforts; his rule was marked by autocracy and failure to modernize effectively, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: During World War I, Russia faced severe food shortages (due to disrupted supply chains, prioritization of war production) and heavy casualties (which weakened support for the czar), these factors contributed to the February 1917 revolution, so B is correct.
• Option C: The Bolsheviks aimed to overthrow the czarist system, not bring it back, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Russia was not capturing new lands from Germany during WWI; instead, it was suffering defeats and territorial losses, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Food shortages and heavy casualties during World War I