Alexander III's Policies 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryRussia - 19th and 20th centuryASEdexcel Created by: A. PersonCreated on: 11-07-14 12:24 When was Alexander II assassinated? 1881 1 of 26 What significant reform did Alexander II introduce in 1861? The emancipation of the serfs 2 of 26 Why did Alexander III halt many of his father's reforms? He linked them directly to his father' assassination, and believed they encouraged radicalism 3 of 26 Which conservative had a big influence on Alexander III? Konstantin Pobedonostev 4 of 26 Who was Konstantin Pobedonostev? Chief Procurator of the Holy Synod; he was a conservative with the slogan 'Autocracy, Orthodoxy, Nationality'. 5 of 26 When did Alexander III's campaign of repression begin? 1881 6 of 26 Who can be used as an example of a reforming minister who was arrested? Loris-Melikov 7 of 26 What did the Tsar's manifesto emphasise? His absolute political power 8 of 26 What did the 'Statue of State Security' law introduce? Government-controlled courts, in which suspects could be put on trial without a jury. 9 of 26 How many newspapers were banned between 1882-1889? Fourteen 10 of 26 What in particular was heavily censored? Foreign books and newspapers 11 of 26 As part of Alexander III's campaign, the Okhrana became powerful - what did they do? The Okhrana were secret police, who focused on seeking out political enemies. 12 of 26 Which type of fees were increased? University fees - as a result, only the wealthy could attend university 13 of 26 When was there an attempt to assassinate Alexander III? 1887 14 of 26 What happened as a result of the 1887 assassination attempt? Repression increased 15 of 26 When were 'Land Captains' introduced, and who appointed them? 1889, they were appointed by the Minister of the Interior 16 of 26 When did 'Land Captains' become members of the Zemstva? 1890 17 of 26 From which date did the government have the right to choose juries in court cases? 1890 18 of 26 What was Russification? The process of forcing the Russian culture upon minority groups within the empire 19 of 26 When did Russian become the official language of the empire, and where were other languages banned? 1885, schools 20 of 26 What were Jews subjected to? Pogroms (organised violence). 21 of 26 When did Nikolai Bunge become finance minister? 1881 22 of 26 What did Bunge do in 1882? He reduced taxes paid by peasants, and introduced the Peasant Land Bank 23 of 26 Who became finance minister in 1887? Ivan Vyshnegradsky 24 of 26 What did Vyshnegradsky introduce? Incentives for peasants to move to Siberia. He also encouraged foreign countries to lend Russia money. 25 of 26 How many people died in the famine of 1891-1892 Between 1.5 and 2 million 26 of 26
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