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Russian Preparation for World War I

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What major event left Russia unprepared for World War I?

Revolution of 1917

Industrial revolution in 1915

Defeat by Japan in 1905 (correct)

Military coup in 1910

Why were many Russian soldiers unable to train with proper weapons?

Foreign countries banned weapon sales to Russia

Russian soldiers did not want to use rifles

Russian industry lacked the capability to produce weapons (correct)

Weapons were provided but soldiers refused to train

Who insisted on taking personal charge of the armed forces despite a lack of ability and training?

Russian military leaders

Czar Nicholas II (correct)

Czarina Alexandra

Grigory Rasputin

How did some Russian soldiers end up with rifles during World War I?

They were told to pick one up from a dead comrade Signup and view all the answers

What influenced Czar Nicholas II's decision-making after he went to the battlefront?

Grigory Rasputin Signup and view all the answers

What contributed significantly to the Russian army's incredible losses between 1914 and 1916?

Lack of competent military leaders Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the establishment of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?

The series of strikes led by working-class women in Petrograd Signup and view all the answers

What did Nicholas II do in response to the demands of the women and workers in Petrograd on March 8, 1917?

Ordered troops to break up the crowds by shooting them if necessary Signup and view all the answers

What did the Duma do on March 12, 1917, despite Nicholas II's attempt to dissolve it?

Established the provisional government Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge to the authority of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?

The formation of Bolsheviks representing lower-class interests Signup and view all the answers

What was a major blunder made by the provisional government in Russia after Nicholas II stepped down?

Deciding to carry on World War I Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Bolsheviks play during the events following Nicholas II's abdication?

Led a radical faction and represented lower-class interests Signup and view all the answers