How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag

The transcript details the events surrounding the end of Russian involvement in World War One, focusing on the Bolsheviks' peace proposal and the subsequent breakdown of negotiations with the Central Powers. The German offensive led to significant territorial gains, pushing the Bolsheviks to sign the harsh Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Despite the treaty, German forces continued their expansion, particularly in Ukraine and Crimea, facing resistance from local populations. The narrative also covers German influence in Finland and the short-lived hegemony in Eastern Europe, which ended with the Central Powers' surrender in November 1918.

What was the main reason for the breakdown of peace negotiations between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers?

• The Central Powers demanded to keep territories gained from 1914 to 1916.

• The Bolsheviks demanded reparations from Germany.

• The Bolsheviks refused to negotiate with Germany.

• The Central Powers wanted to annex all of Russia.

Which cities did the Central Powers capture on February 19th during their offensive against the Bolsheviks?

• Odessa and Kharkiv

• Kiev and Petrograd

• Davinsk and Lutsk

• Minsk and Moscow

What territories did the Soviets cede to Germany under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

• France, Belgium, Netherlands

• Italy, Spain, Portugal

• Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark

• Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine

What economic privileges did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk grant to Germany?

• Ownership of Russian railways

• Control over Russian banks

• Exclusive rights to Russian oil fields

• Exemption from nationalization and the ability to reclaim confiscated property

What was the impact of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on Russian patriots?

• They saw it as a national triumph.

• They supported the treaty wholeheartedly.

• They viewed it as a national catastrophe.

• They were indifferent to the treaty.

What was the response of the Ukrainian peasants to the German requisition policies?

• They formed alliances with the Central Powers.

• They migrated to neighboring countries.

• They welcomed the Germans and increased grain production.

• They organized revolts and guerrilla warfare.

Who replaced the Rada government in Ukraine with a puppet regime?

• The Allies

• The Central Powers

• The Bolsheviks

• The Finnish Whites

What was the outcome of the civil war in Finland?

• The Finnish Whites, with German support, defeated the Finnish Reds.

• Finland became a part of Germany.

• The Finnish Reds defeated the Finnish Whites.

• The civil war ended in a stalemate.

Which countries gained independence after the Central Powers surrendered in November 1918?

• Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland

• France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal

• Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and Germany

• Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland

What was the main reason for the short-lived German hegemony in Eastern Europe?

• A peace treaty with the Allies

• Economic collapse in Germany

• A successful Bolshevik counter-offensive

• The Central Powers' surrender to the Allies