Russia had been stunned by early setbacks in 1914,due primarily to problems of equipment,supply,and training.By the end of 1916,it had been brought to the verge of total collapse by:
A)the inability of the government to bring production up to the levels needed to pursue the war with Germany.
B)a combination of political ineptitude and military defeat.
C)the ever-growing political threat posed by the Bolsheviks.
D)the sudden death of Tsar Nicholas II.
E)failed harvests throughout Russia and the ensuing mass starvation,which also contributed to a reduction in industrial capacity.

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Russia's collapse was due to a combination of political ineptitude and military defeat. The government's inability to effectively manage the war effort, coupled with a series of military defeats, led to a loss of public confidence and ultimately the collapse of the Tsarist regime. The Bolsheviks were able to exploit this situation and seize power in 1917. While other factors, such as economic difficulties and the threat of starvation, contributed to the overall collapse, it was primarily the result of political and military failures.

Russia Had Been Stunned by Early Setbacks in 1914,due Primarily