Overview of Autocracy of Alexander II reign.

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Define Autocracy?
It is where the government through one individual with absolute authority.
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Why was Orthodoxy necessary to Russia?
Because it defended moral truths and was the conduit through which God would bless Russia.
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Why was Autocracy necessary for Russia in this period?
Because its people needed strong guidance by a strong leader.
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why was it essential for the autocracy to be preserved?
It was approved by God and was meant to sustain Russia's greatness and without it Russia would decline.
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What did the theory of Official Nationality mean?
That the Tsar held his authority, not for his own sake but for the good of Russia.
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Why was Orthodoxy necessary to Russia?

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Because it defended moral truths and was the conduit through which God would bless Russia.

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What did the theory of Official Nationality mean?

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