Question

which statement best describes why russia withdrew from world war i? a. vladimir lenin was elected and fulfilled a campaign promise of ending russia’s participation in the war. b. a new czar took power and agreed to end russia’s participation in the war to appease the citizens. c. after a revolution, a new government was formed, which ended russia’s participation in the war. d. a new government was installed and asked people to vote on ending russia’s participation in the war.

Explanation:

In 1917, the Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the provisional government. The new Bolshevik government led by Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918 to formally withdraw Russia from WWI. Option A is incorrect because Lenin was not elected; the Bolsheviks seized power. Option B is wrong as the czar was overthrown earlier in 1917, no new czar took power to end the war. Option D is incorrect because the new government did not hold a vote to end participation, they acted unilaterally to sign the peace treaty.

Answer:

C. After a revolution, a new government was formed, which ended Russia's participation in the war.