Why was making a treaty with Germany in March 1918 a difficult decision for the Bolsheviks?

Correct answer: Because Russia had to accept harsh terms

The governing concept is the difficult trade-off between ending a destructive war and accepting political and territorial costs. In March 1918, the Bolsheviks signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany to withdraw Russia from the First World War. This gave the new government a chance to concentrate on internal revolution, but Russia had to accept severe conditions, including the loss of important territories and influence. Option A is correct because peace came at a high price. Option B is false because the Tsar did not return, C is unrelated to the treaty’s main consequence, and D reverses the purpose of the agreement.