To fulfill the promise of "peace," Lenin signed a humiliating treaty with Germany. Russia lost 1/3 of its population, 1/2 of its industry, and 90% of its coal mines. Many Russians were outraged, but Lenin argued that peace was necessary to save the revolution.
The guided reading usually asks students to identify the mistakes of the Provisional Government, led by Alexander Kerensky. Their fatal flaw was continuing the war against Germany, which destroyed their popularity. Meanwhile, the (councils of workers and soldiers) began to gain real power, creating a situation of "dual power." Chapter 30 Section 1 Guided Reading Revolutions In Russia
World War I was the breaking point for Russia. The country was unprepared for total war. Supplies were scarce, casualties were enormous, and the economy collapsed. When Nicholas II took personal command of the army, he became personally blamed for every defeat. To fulfill the promise of "peace," Lenin signed
WWI was a catastrophe for Russia. By 1917, the Russian army had suffered over 4 million casualties. Soldiers lacked rifles and boots; officers were incompetent. On the home front, food and fuel shortages caused massive suffering. The czarina, Alexandra, was under the influence of the mystic , whose corrupt influence further discredited the monarchy. The guided reading usually asks students to identify