5. Why did European nations oppose the Bolshevik government when it was first
established?
A. They were afraid of the Bolsheviks’ influence in Eastern Europe.
B. They did not want an alliance to form between Russia and Germany.
C. They resented Russia’s withdrawal from the First World War.
D. They did not believe in government by the people.
6. Which of the following choices best describes the White forces during the Russian
civil war?
A. workers and peasants
B. international Communists
C. royalists and anti-Communists
D. liberals and Socialists
7. In the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Russia agreed to give up western territory to
Germany in exchange for ______________________
A. German surrender to Russia.
B. German withdrawal from Russia.
C. a German-Russian defensive alliance.
D. German reparations.
8. Why did Communism not take a stronger hold in Europe after World War I?
A. Socialists were contented with representative European governments.
B. There was no international Communist party.
C. Europeans were shocked by stories of Stalin’s brutal policies.
D. Nations were too busy rebuilding their economies.