Alexander II's Reforms.

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  • Alexander II's Reforms.
    • Military Reforms.
      • cost of army decreased.
      • Modern weaponry was introduced. The impact of the Crimean war had highlighted how outdated it was
      • Size of army increased, but they were better trained as colleges were established to train officers.
      • Service reduced from 25 years to 15, 6 years service 9 in reserve.
      • conscription introduced to all classes but nobles could pay substitutes.
    • Judicial Reforms.
      • All classes judged equally. A fairer less corrupt system was created.
      • Political crimes tried in a special court from 1878.
      • Training and pay improved for Judges.
      • Local, national and provincial courts established.
      • Criminal cases tried before judge and barrister.
  • Local Governement.
    • Alexander II's Reforms.
      • Military Reforms.
        • cost of army decreased.
        • Modern weaponry was introduced. The impact of the Crimean war had highlighted how outdated it was
        • Size of army increased, but they were better trained as colleges were established to train officers.
        • Service reduced from 25 years to 15, 6 years service 9 in reserve.
        • conscription introduced to all classes but nobles could pay substitutes.
      • Judicial Reforms.
        • All classes judged equally. A fairer less corrupt system was created.
        • Political crimes tried in a special court from 1878.
        • Training and pay improved for Judges.
        • Local, national and provincial courts established.
        • Criminal cases tried before judge and barrister.
    • The Zemstva was established, they representative of the government at a local level.
      • They could improve public services and provide poverty relief.
    • Councils were elected by an indirect system, favouring nobility.
    • Zemstva had no control over taxation or law. Tsar appointed provincial governors who could overturn their decisions.
    • The Zemstva created a forum for debate and to criticise government policies.

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