causes, characteristics and consequences od ww1
Before the war, Europe was divided into 2 alliances
Triple Entete (Russian Empire, Great Britain and France)
Triple Alliance (Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy)
This Russian leader was forced to abdicate in 1917, ending centuries of Tsarist rule
Tsar Nicholas II
Which world war ended with the collapse of 4 major empires?
World War 1
This group of Russian peasants was freed by the Emancipation Edict of 1861
Serfs
at what battle was tank used for the 1st time?
The Bolsheviks were led by this man during the October Revolution.
Vladimir Lenin
Where was the armistice that ended ww1 signed?
Compiegne
This war (1853-56) saw Russia fighting against Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire
Crimean War
What was the excuse for Austria-Hungary to start the war?
assassination of duke Ferdinad
After the revolutions, Russia became this new type of government, led by the Communist Party
A socialist state (or Soviet Union)
Which of the following countries was not a signatory of the Treaty of Versailles? UK, France, Germany or USA
Germany
This event in 1905, where peaceful protesters were shot by soldiers, led to unrest across Russia
Bloody Sunday
Why was the battle of the Marne important?
This battle was supposed to decide whether the German army would have have an open way to Paris
The Russian Civil War was fouhht between these 2 main groups
Red Army and White Army
What the Treaty of Versailles meant for Germany?
Military restrictions, limitation of navy, paying war reparations, giving up Alsace-Lorraine in favour of France
This Russian Tsar inteoduced major reforms, inluding the end of serfdom, but was assassinated in 1881
Alexander II
Describe trenches
Bad conditions for soldiers
The treaty ended Russia’s involvement in WW1 after the Bolsheviks took power
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Which international organization was created after WW1 and what was its target?
Leage of Nations and its target was to prevent future conflicts
In 1905, Russia lost a war against this Asian country, shocking the world
Japan