How far were divisions among its opponents responsible for the survival of tsarist rule in the years 1881 to 1905? The divisions of its opponents were a major factor in the survival of tsarist state however; it is not the only factor as there are others. The divisions are big in helping survival but the ruthless use of repression by Alexander the third and Nicolas the second were also very helpful to the autocracy in ensuring continuance. Another major factor involved is the support of the Tsar
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‘German Aggression was responsible for the outbreak of a general European War in August 1914’. How far do you agree? There is much evidence to suggest that German Aggression was responsible for the outbreak of a general European war in August 1914. Both Sources 1 and 2 play on the idea that both the Kaiser and Bethmann Hollweg used its foreign policies to create tension within Europe which consequently led to a European war. Source 1 argues ‘Germany’s foreign policy
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Why did the 1905 revolution in Russia fail? The Russian revolution in 1905 failed due to many reasons such as the government’s issues‚ public’s action‚ and the loyalty to the Tsar by the armed forces and many other reasons. During the 1905 revolution one reason as to why the revolution failed was due to the number of strikes done by industry workers. In February 1905‚ 400‚000 workers went on strike due to the response of the bloody Sunday‚ the strikes were organised by the unhappy workers and
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European History “The 1905 revolution was crushed. The February 1917 revolution succeeded. Compare the two revolutions and explain the different outcomes.” There have been many revolutions throughout history‚ but few are as mighty as The Russian Revolutions of 1905 and February 1917. Whilst there are similarities between the two revolutions‚ the differences are also notable. The revolution of 1905 marked an opening chapter to upheaval in Russia during the early 1900’s. It was merely a faint echo
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that the 1905 Revolution and the March 1917 Revolution in Russia were very similar. Both years found the country still struggling from a war (one bringing humiliation and the other incomprehension and outrage); both found hostility from the streets directed against perceived governmental incompetence. Yet something had changed from 1905 to 1917 for Tsarism not to be able to survive the second revolution like it did the first. The reasons are to be researched in the impact that World War 1 had on
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extent was the lack of political reforms the main cause of the 1905 revolution? The 1905 Revolution was brought about by Bloody Sunday‚ this attack from the Tsar’s army on innocent peaceful protestors was the trigger for the revolution. Many other reasons throughout the years leading up to 1905 lead to the revolution. To understand fully why the revolution took place you need to understand all of the political reforms or the fact that there were not enough. A main factor contributing to 1905 revolution
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collapse of Tsarism but to what extent was World War 1 the most important reason? World War 1 seems to be the most contributing factor to why Tsarism collapsed in 1917; the huge effects and problems that the War had on Tsarism was able to overturn the monarchy‚ that before then‚ had never died. This is due to the impact of War on Russia’s Political state. In 1915 Nicholas II as Tsar toke power of the Russian army‚ this had a huge effect on the outcome of World War 1 on Russia. Despite this‚ the collapse
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How far were the divisions among its opponents responsible for the survival of the Tsarist rule in the years 1881-1905? In the years 1881-1905 the Tsarist regime was facing large amounts of opposition from many people. The peasants and lower classes caused uprisings‚ their aims to remove the Tsar from power‚ while some educated middle class went on strike in an attempt to reform the regime. Many people were revolting and 3 main political groups emerged. The divides in these political groups were
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Could Russia have defeated Japan in the Russo-Japanese War? If not‚ why not? If so‚ why and how? by Terra McIntyre Introduction This essay will examine Russia ’s advantages and disadvantages pre-war‚ war and post-war that could have changed the course of history and enabled Russia to defeat Japan in the Russo-Japanese War. Russia‚ despite major advantages in resources‚ military personnel‚ naval forces‚ and strategic depth‚ lost the Russo-Japanese War to Japan‚ a rising power whose military
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Hitler was responsible for the outbreak of World War 2(1939) to a significant extent. The many things that he did like going against the Treaty of Versailles which included the rearmament of Germany‚ his Lebensraum policy where he wanted to take over neighboring lands and gain more territory for Germany and his disrespect to the treaties he made. While Hitler was a great cause for World War 2‚ he was not the sole reason. The Great Depression‚ the weak leaders of the League of Nations and their
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