Russia participated in World War 1 as part of the Allied forces against Germany. They fought in major battles like Tannenberg, Verdun, and the Somme and suffered over 35 million military and civilian casualties. Public discontent with Russia's involvement in the war grew, allowing the Bolsheviks under Vladimir Lenin to promise to withdraw from the war and take power. This led to Russia signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918 to end its war with Germany.

1. Russia Meets The United States
Project 5.1
Hailey Ziegler
Period 2

2. Whose Side was Russia on during World War 1?
Russia was on the Allies side and had allied with the Triple
Entente. They were against Germany and had ended up being
defeated.
What Major Battles Did They Participate In?
Russia had participated in many different battles during World War 1. The 3 major battles that
Russia had participated in during World War 1 was The Battle of Tannenberg. The Battle of
Tannenberg was an engagement between the Russian Empire and the German Empire. Another
battle Russia had participated in was called The Battle of Verdun. The Battle of Verdun was a
battle between the German and French armies. This was the longest most major battle Russia had
fought. Last but not least, Russia had participated in a Battle that was called The Battle of
Somme. The Battle of Somme was the battle for most people that symbolized horrors in Warfare.
Mainly the British and the German armies were the people that had fought in this battle.
How Many Causalities Did They Experience?
Russia had experienced over 35 million Military and
Civilian causalities during World War 1.

3. What Caused Russia to Pull Out of The War?
Russia had ended up pulling out of the war in World War 1 because the Bolsheviks and
Lenin had promised that they would put a stop to Russia from being involved in the war.
Russia and Lenin made a promise to the people that were involved in this war that they
would put an end to Russia’s involvement in the War.
What Was the Treaty of Brest - Litovsk?
The Treaty of Brest - Litovsk was a peace treaty that was signed on March 3,
1918. The treaty took place in a little town called Brestlitovsk and is now
known as Brest, Belarus. This treaty was the final ending of World War 1
between Russia and Germany.
Who Was Czar Nicholas II?
Czar Nicholas II was the last Russian Emperor left in Russia. Nicholas the II was the eldest son of
Alexander the III. He was born on May 6, 1868 in Tsaraskoye Selo, Russia and is now called Pushkin.
He got his thrown after his father died on October 20,1894. Later on Nicholas had married the
daughter of Grand Duke Ludwig of Hessen, Alexandra Feodorovna. He had five children. Czar had
suffered from hemophilia and was a permanent invalid and had died on July 16, 1918.
Who Was Rasputin?
Rasputin was a Russian mystic holy man who had rose from a peasant farmer to become an advisor
for Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra. Rasputin had showed Tsar Nicholas and Alexandra’s that
they could treat their son Alexis from no longer having Hepatitis. Quickly, Rasputin had gained favor
from the Russian rulers. Rasputin did not have the best reputation and the prime Minister of
Legislative assembly did not think that Rasputin was a good influence for Nicholas and his family and
tried to kill him but had failed.
What was Some Of The Reasons Why Czar Nicholas Was Overthrown?
Some of the reasons why Czar Nicholas was overthrown was because of Bloody
Sunday. Nicholas was overthrown because he had failed to govern the country.

4. Who Were the Bolsheviks and What Did They Believe in?
The Bolsheviks were born out of Russia’s Social Democrat Party.
Who was Vladimir Lenin?
Vladimir Lenin was a great Communist revolutionary and was the first leader of the Soviet
Union. He is best known for being the Founder of Bolshevism and was the force behind
the Russian Revolution. Vladimir Lenin was born on April 22, 1870 in the town called
Simbirsk,Volga, Russia. He died on January 21st in the year1924.
What Kind of Government Did The Bolsheviks Want in Russia?
The type of government that the Bolsheviks wanted in Russia was the
Communist System Government. The Communist System replaced the old,
decadent, corrupt monarchy after the Russian Revolution of 1917.

5. When Did The Bolsheviks Take Over and How?
The Bolsheviks took over the government. The Bolsheviks had taken over the
government because they convinced the people that they were the peoples party.
The Bolsheviks promised the people land, shelter, and bread which is why this
caused the Red Army to outnumber the white army in the Russian War.
Vladimir Lenin
Rasputin Czar Nicholas