Question

5) What happened in November 1917 when the government of the Russian Empire under Czar Nicholas was taken over by the Bolsheviks?

The Soviet Union signed a treaty with Germany to support the Central Powers and fight against the Allies for the remainder of the war.


The Soviet Union signed an armistice with Germany and withdrew Russian forces from the war.


The Soviet Union attacked the Ottoman Empire and annexed much of its territory.


The Soviet Union joined the Allies and fought against the Central Powers for the remainder of the war.

Answer 1

The Soviet Union signed an armistice with Germany and withdrew Russian forces from the war.

Step-by-step explanation:

Following the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin ousted the Provisional Government in November 1917 and seized power in the Russian Empire. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, which they signed with Germany shortly after, led to an armistice with Germany and its allies in March 1918, essentially ending Russia's participation in World War I. Significant lands were given up by Russia to Germany and its allies as part of the treaty. This action was taken in order to concentrate on strengthening authority and addressing internal problems rather than continuing to take part in the conflict.