Why did Russia's participation in the First World War increase economic crisis?

Correct answer: The war placed severe pressure on transport, production and the supply of essential goods

During the First World War, much of Russia’s railway and transport system was used to move soldiers and war supplies. This disrupted raw-material supplies to factories and food and fuel supplies to towns, reducing production and raising prices. Therefore, option A is correct. Option C is the opposite of the situation, as food shortages in cities became severe. Exam tip: Remember wartime economic crisis through transport disruption, inflation and food shortages.