Russia's Unpreparedness for World War I

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What was one of the major reasons that contributed to Russia's unpreparedness for World War I?

Lack of competent military leaders (correct)

Insufficient ammunition supply

Overwhelming support from the populace

Inadequate financial resources

How did many Russian soldiers have to improvise due to the lack of proper training and equipment?

Creating makeshift bombs

Training with advanced weaponry

Using broomsticks as weapons (correct)

Receiving specialized training

Why did Czar Nicholas II's involvement in military decisions pose a challenge for Russia during World War I?

He was adept at modern weapon production

He had extensive experience in warfare tactics

He lacked ability and training in military matters (correct)

He was a visionary leader

What role did Grigory Rasputin play in influencing the Russian leadership during World War I?

Becoming an influential figure through his mystic persona Signup and view all the answers

How did the Russian people's sentiment change towards the czarist regime during World War I?

They grew increasingly discontent with the regime Signup and view all the answers

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

March of working-class women in Petrograd Signup and view all the answers

Which group mainly consisted of middle-class representatives in the provisional government established in Russia in March 1917?

Aristocrats Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why the provisional government's decision to stay in World War I was considered a major blunder?

It angered the workers and peasants Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Bolsheviks play in the events following the establishment of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?

They represented the more radical interests of the lower classes Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the soldiers when Nicholas II ordered them to break up the crowds by shooting them if necessary?

They joined the demonstrators and refused to fire Signup and view all the answers

Russia's Unpreparedness for World War I

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What was one of the major reasons that contributed to Russia's unpreparedness for World War I?

How did many Russian soldiers have to improvise due to the lack of proper training and equipment?

Why did Czar Nicholas II's involvement in military decisions pose a challenge for Russia during World War I?

What role did Grigory Rasputin play in influencing the Russian leadership during World War I?

How did the Russian people's sentiment change towards the czarist regime during World War I?

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

Which group mainly consisted of middle-class representatives in the provisional government established in Russia in March 1917?

What was the main reason why the provisional government's decision to stay in World War I was considered a major blunder?

What role did the Bolsheviks play in the events following the establishment of the provisional government in Russia in March 1917?

What was the response of the soldiers when Nicholas II ordered them to break up the crowds by shooting them if necessary?

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