Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (1918) Flashcards

What did the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk do?

It made peace between Bolshevik Russia and the Central Powers and took Russia out of World War One.

On what date was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed?

3 March 1918.

Who led Russia’s talks, and what did “neither war nor peace” mean?

Leon Trotsky; it meant Russia stopped fighting but refused to sign a peace deal.

What forced the Bolsheviks to accept Germany’s harsh terms in early 1918?

A new German attack in February 1918 that pushed deep into Russia.

Where was the treaty signed?

In Brest-Litovsk, now Brest in Belarus.

Name two territories Russia lost under the treaty.

For example: Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, or Ukraine.

What was one financial term of the treaty?

Russia had to pay a large war fine to Germany.

What was one economic impact of the treaty on Russia?

Russia lost huge areas of farmland and industry, harming food supplies and production.

How did the treaty help Germany in World War One?

It let Germany move many troops from the Eastern Front to the Western Front.

Why did Lenin accept such harsh terms?

He wanted peace at any cost so the Bolsheviks could keep power and tackle problems at home.

How did some Russian socialists react to the treaty?

The Left SRs left the government in protest and opposed the treaty.

What happened to the treaty after Germany’s defeat in November 1918?

It was cancelled and its terms were made void.

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