What was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk that was signed in March 1918?
A) The friendship treaty between Russia and the U.S.for mutual aid.
B) The treaty between Russian and the Central Powers that removed Russia from the war.
C) The treaty between the Red and White Russians for partition of the country.
D) A treaty among the communists to agree to work together for the betterment of Russia.
E) A treaty between England and France to continue the war against Russia.

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was a peace treaty signed between the Soviet government of Russia and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) on March 3, 1918. The treaty marked Russia's exit from World War I and gave up major concessions to the Central Powers. The treaty recognized the independence of Ukraine, Georgia, and Finland and transferred their territories to the Central Powers. It also allowed Germany to focus on the Western front and the eventual defeat of France.

What Was the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk That Was Signed in March