In early 1917, the United States entered the war on the Allies' side, and later the same year, the Bolsheviks seized power in the Russian October Revolution, making peace with the Central Powers in early 1918. Germany launched an offensive in the west in March 1918, and despite initial successes, it left the German Army exhausted and demoralised. A successful Allied counter-offensive later that year caused a collapse of the German frontline. By the end of 1918, Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary agreed to armistices with the Allies, leaving Germany isolated. Facing revolution at home and with his army on the verge of mutiny, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated on 9 Novem

. The Russian Revolution was caused by a combination of factors such as political, economic, and social unrest. The people of Russia were dissatisfied with the autocratic rule of the Tsar, the poverty, and the inequality in the society. The First World War further added to the economic woes of the country. The Bolsheviks led by Lenin took advantage of this situation and seized power in October 1917, eventually leading to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

How did the Russian Revolution of 1917 affect World War I?A.It prevented Russia's troops from defending its borders, allowing Germany to successfully invade.B.It forced Russia's czar to abandon the Allies and swear allegiance to the Central powers.C.It produced a new communist government in Russia that withdrew from the war.D.It led Russia to rapidly industrialize in order to build enough weapons to join the fighting.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How did World War I turn into a worldwide conflict by 1917?

Russian Revolution 1917: Causes

How did the balance of power in Europe shift as a result of World War I?A.The fall of eastern empires shifted the balance of power toward western Europe.B.The devastation on the Western Front shifted the balance of power away from France.C.The Bolshevik Revolution left Russia as the most powerful state in Europe.D.The establishment of the mandate system allowed Middle Eastern states to gain power.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS