Russian Empire 1855-1894

In what year did Alexander II become Tsar?

1855

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What did the Crimean war prove about Russia?

Its reliance on the serf conscripts, economic backwardness, lack of railway and out of date weaponry

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In what year did Tsar emancipate the serfs?

1866

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What were the payments the peasants had to pay after the emancipation and for how many years?

Redemption payments for 49 years

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What changes were made to the military as a response to the military reforms of 1874

conscription made illegal

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what was a strength of the militrary reforms

a smaller military force was created

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what was a problem with the educational reforms 1863-64

secondary education remained fee-paying

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What did the Crimean war prove about Russia?

Its reliance on the serf conscripts, economic backwardness, lack of railway and out of date weaponry

In what year did Tsar emancipate the serfs?

What were the payments the peasants had to pay after the emancipation and for how many years?

What changes were made to the military as a response to the military reforms of 1874

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