Russian and American Involvement in the War — Quiz

Question 3 • World History CR

Which best explains how the Russian Revolution altered the balance of power during World War I?

Answer

Russia’s new government negotiated a peace treaty, bringing Austria-Hungary into the war with the other Allied countries.

Russia’s new government negotiated a peace treaty, bringing the United States into the war with the other Allied countries.

Russia’s new government exited the war, leading to victory for the Central Powers over the other Allied countries.

Russia’s new government exited the war, making it easier for the Central Powers to focus on the other Allied countries.

Explanation

After the Russian Revolution, Russia’s new Bolshevik government withdrew from World War I and signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with the Central Powers in 1918. This freed German and other Central Powers troops from the Eastern Front, making it easier for them to concentrate on fighting the remaining Allied countries in the west. Russia’s withdrawal did not itself bring the Central Powers victory, so C goes too far.

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