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The Fall of Central Powers: Impact of the Russian Revolution on World War I

Learn how the Russian Revolution of 1917 contributed to the collapse of the Central Powers in World War I. From Czar Nicholas II's abdication to Lenin's rise and the Allies' victory, explore the key events and consequences of this pivotal period.

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The Fall of Central Powers: Impact of the Russian Revolution on World War I

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  1. The Allies Win the War What causes the Central Powers to lose World War I?

  2. I. The Russian Revolution A. March 1917: revolution erupts in Russia over food & fuel shortages 1. Czar Nicholas II is forced to abdicate (step down), is replaced by a Provisional (temporary) Government which continues the war B. October 1917: a second more violent revolution led Vladimir Lenin & the Communists to overthrow the Provisional Govt. C. Lenin ends Russia’s involvement of war & signs Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (gives some land to Germany) Peace, Land & Bread! 1. Germany now mobilizes all of its troops to the W. Front (Dec 1917)

  3. II. Central Powers Collapse A. March of 1918: Second Battle of the Marne 1. 140,000 fresh US troops counterattack the Germans 2. Two million more Amer. soldiers arrive, Allies push Germans out of France B. Oct: Facing Arab revolutions, Ottomans surrender C. Italy joins the Allies D. Revolutions break out in A-H Hapsburg Monarchy is overthrown E. In Germany, soldiers & the public turn against Kaiser Wilhelm II 1. Wilhelm flees Germany, new German Govt forms (Weimar Rep) which signs an armistice agreement(11/11/1918)

  4. III. World War I ends on November 11, 1918 Hapsburg Emperor Karl I Ottoman Leader Enver Pasha Kaiser Wilhelm II PM Vittorio Emanuele Orlando Pres. Wilson PM David Lloyd George PM Clemenceau • Read Allied & German reactions to the Armistice on page 421 • Who were the French thanking for victory? • How did the German’s feel about this event? • What is the main difference between these accounts?

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