Using Map (In the Textbook) 28

question 17

Essay

Using Map (in the textbook) 28.2, locate the territory lost by Russia as a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. Why was this territory so valuable to Russia?

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cage

The bony framework of the chest, consisting of the ribs, sternum, and part of the spine, protecting vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Sternum

A long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connected to the ribs, forming the front part of the rib cage.

Articulations

The point of contact between bones, or bones and cartilage, which allows for movement and flexibility in the skeletal system.

Ligaments

are bands of tough, elastic connective tissue that connect bones to other bones, stabilizing joints and supporting the body's structure.