2 Bell-ringer: What were the 2 most powerful German states during the 1600s and 1700s? According to your textbook who were the leaders of those states?

The main development in Germany during the 18th century was the rise of Prussia. In the 17th century, the Hohenzollern family ruled both Brandenburg and East Prussia. In 1701 the ruler of both was Elector Frederick III. In that year he crowned himself King of Prussia.

Explanation:

The Russian revolution affected the war by B. freeing up German men in the west.

After Brest-Litovsk Treaty was brought to force, the war no longer continued between Germany and Russia. This allowed Germany (which had its army fighting on both the east and the west boundaries) to move all its troops fighting in the east to join the troops in the west.

The troops in the west that were tired after fighting with the French and the British were freed up after the arrival of troops from the east.