Question

Early Century to World War I

1. In 1917, Czar Nicholas II abdicated his throne after hundreds of thousands of Russians protested in Petrograd, Russia's capital. What was one of the major reasons many Russians were so displeased with Czar Nicholas II?

A. Russia's military was becoming too strong and was oppressing citizens.
B. Russians felt Nicholas II had given up too much power to the parliament.
C. Russians wanted Nicholas II to take over all of Europe.
D. Russia's involvement in World War I was draining the country's resources.

Answer 1

One major reason why many Russians were so displeased with Czar Nicholas II was because D. Russia's involvement in World War I was draining the country's resources.

Answer 2

There were many reasons why the Russians were dissatisfied with the leadership of the Tsar, but the best option from this list is that "D. Russia's involvement in World War I was draining the country's resources"