Why was Russia hard to rule in 1881? (Task: add key details to each of the areas on the mind map). How far did Alexander III reform Russia 1881-92? (Task: Identify the different reforms that Alexander III put in place. Write each reform onto the continuum – place it on the line based on how far you think it reformed Russia. Underneath the continuum explain why you placed the factor where you did – try to give some specific reasons/examples of its effects). Opposition groups (Task: Answer the questions
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there a revolution in Russia in 1905? The 1905 revolution happened for many reasons and so a combination of factors will best explain this question. However the most important reason was the tsar and his ignorant beliefs and attitudes towards Russia. The Russo-Japanese war was a major factor in starting the revolution in 1905‚ the whole purpose of the war was to try and stop the thoughts of rebellion by getting the Russian people to rally for their country‚ however when Russia lost the Russian people
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The 1905 revolution‚ highlighted the evident threat towards the Tsarist regime‚ though only started due to poor working conditions‚ the violent suppressing of the Russian people on ‘Bloody Sunday’ brought forth a wave of protest that argued for better leadership and civil rights for the people‚ and yet it wasn’t until 1906 that there became a decline in power in the Romanov rule‚ and so how did the Tsarist regime last until then‚ and what was the main reason? Immediately after the revolution there
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To what extent was the Tsarist system of government modified between 1881-1914? By 1914‚ not much had really changed since 1881 and the rule of Alexander II. Autocratic rule was still well established. Very little reform had actually happened. The reactionary nature of the rule of Alexander III contrasted significantly with the almost liberal reign of his father‚ who emancipated the serfs‚ and stifled reform which led to the downfall of the Tsarist reign. However‚ occasional concessions were made
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growth of reformist groups in the years from 1881 was the main cause of the 1905 revolution There were a number of reformist groups from 1881. Key examples of these were groups such as the Kadets‚ the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks. All three of these groups had slightly different aims. But all of them wanted something in common and that was change in Russia. Therefore as we clearly see reformist parties did put a large amount of pressure on Russia and on the Tsarist government. But on the other hand
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Explain why the tsarist regime was able to survive the 1905 revolution but was overthrown in February/March 1917. The tsarist regime was able to survive the 1905 revolution and was overthrown in February/march 1917 because even though it was big step for the 1017 revolution in Russia‚ it also made Nicholas II fall or step back down because people made him since the government was inefficient and Tsar insisted on reading every decree personally‚ so important decisions were often delayed for months
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How far had Russia changed in the period 1881 to 1924? Russia changed a lot between the periods 1881 to 1924. The population increased significantly‚ there was new structure of government with new rules and regulations and the economy was healthier. On the other hand however there were still the some aspects even in the later years that stayed the same‚ didn’t change for the better or complete disregard for‚ such as the absence of democracy. There was minor improvement in the serfs living conditions
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The Tsarist regime‚ an often barbaric feudal system‚ was balancing on the eve of collapse even before the outbreak of World War One in 1914. Tsarism has a long and troubled history‚ characterised by changing views and opinions whilst demanding full dedication of its citizens. Tsarism’s woes were amplified at the dawn of the 20th century‚ with an unwillingness to embrace modernisation. Enciting events such as the Bloody Sunday Massacre‚ and the Lena Goldfields massacre. World War One did however‚
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Why did Revolution break out in Russia in 1905? In 1905‚ thousands of people gathered outside the Winter Palace‚ demanding change and immediate reform. Although their revolt was ultimately unsuccessful‚ it is important to wonder why many people were disgruntled with the Tsarist regime. It can be argued that 1905 revolution resulted in both long-term and crucial short term factors: the long-term factors which will be discussed are peasant land-hunger‚ the declining economy and the exploitation of
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Why did opposition to the Tsar increase in the years 1881-1914 During the period of 1881- 1914 opposition towards the Tsar in Russia increased. The main reasons as to why opposition towards the Tsar arose in Russia can be seen to be as a result of the discontentment growing between the Russian people. A strong sense of discontent spread throughout Russia‚ this because Russia had suffered from extreme domestic and economic troubles in this period. The most significant troubles which Russian citizens
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