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What major event unfolded in Russia during World War I?
What major event unfolded in Russia during World War I?
- The formation of the Soviet Union
- The Russian Revolution of 1917 (correct)
- The rise of the Romanov family
- The Spanish Flu pandemic
Who led the Bolshevik communists in overthrowing the Russian government?
Who led the Bolshevik communists in overthrowing the Russian government?
- Joseph Stalin
- Mikhail Gorbachev
- Vladimir Lenin (correct)
- Leon Trotsky
What led to great hardships in Russia before the Russian Revolution?
What led to great hardships in Russia before the Russian Revolution?
- Trade embargoes and economic sanctions
- Civil unrest and political instability
- Bad harvests and increasing food prices (correct)
- Drought and excessive agricultural taxes