What was the most important reform by Alexander II ?
The emancipation of the serfs in 1861. But, serfs ended up having to pay for the land rather than get it for free, caused resentment.
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How effective were Alexander II reforms?
reforms were meant to strengthen the straits regime but didn't live up to expectations so people were unhappy.
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In the late 19th century, what was Russias industry like?
At first their industry was behind other countries, but in 19th century it developed rapidly by the straits regime. led to a growth in w/c but they had poor living and working conditions.
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What were the attitudes to nationalism like in Russia?
many different nationalities within the empire eg Finland, Estonia etc, but there was resentment so a threat to the tsar.
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What happened, in regards industrialisation, in the 1890's?
'Great spurt' (rapid industrialisation). Led to a higher population, in Moscow pop increased by 25%
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Why were there strikes in the 1890's?
because of poor living and working conditions, happened even though strikes were illegal
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Why was there riots in the countryside?
due to higher taxes on the peasants
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What happened in 1881?
Alexander II was killed by a revolutionary group called 'peoples will'. led to opposition being dealt with harshly.
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As a result of Alexander assassination, what happened to opposition?
they started to re group in 1890's, 1897 RSDLP, 1902, Socialist revolutionary party
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Before 1905, how was Russia governed?
Autocracy - where one person in government has unlimited power, Nicholas was very committed to this idea and thought no one should challenge him
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How was Nicholas as a leader?
very ineffective, he was indecisive and didn't address big issues
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Before 1905, what was religion like?
Russian orthodox church, under state control, but became less valuable to the tsar as was becoming corrupt
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what is Russification?
attempt to oppose Russian language, culture and religion onto the non-russian minorities
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How effective were Alexander II reforms?
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reforms were meant to strengthen the straits regime but didn't live up to expectations so people were unhappy.
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In the late 19th century, what was Russias industry like?
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What were the attitudes to nationalism like in Russia?
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What happened, in regards industrialisation, in the 1890's?
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