10.5 Flashcards
A giant
Colossus
ruler of Russia who came to the throne in 1855; responsible for some reforms in Russia, but was eventually assassinated by radicals
Alexander II
A war that broke out when Russia invaded the Ottoman lands song the Danube; ended in Russian Defeat
Crimean War
the act of freeing someone usually from slavery or serfdom
Emancipation
an elected assembly in Russia that was responsible for road repair, school’s and agriculture at a local level
Zemstvo
a violent mob attack on Jewish people
Pogrom
people who flee their homeland to seek safety else where
refugees
an elected national legislature in Russia
Duma
prime minister appointed by Tsar Nicholas to restore order through arrests, Pogroms, and execution; attempted reforms, but was ultimately assassinated
Peter Stolypin
Why did Industrialization come slow?
Tsars imprisoned or exiled critics who called for it
What was the largest country with the largest population but economically undeveloped?
Russia
What was the other factors that disregarded Industrialization?
Russia had an autocratic government which rejected use of resources and rigid social structure
Did Russia have resources for industrializatioN?
Yes- Coal, and lumber were just few of many
Why did Russian rulers not want a change like IndustrializatioN?
B/c they were scared of losing power
What were the three social classes of Russia?
- ) Land owning Nobles (Resisted Reforms)
- ) Middle Class (Weak and Small)
- )Serfs (No opportunities)
How did Tsars rule Russia?
with absolute power
What kinda of government was Russia?
Absolute Monarchy
Name some reforms of Alexander II
emancipation of serfs, local governments, trial by jury, and reduction in military service
Why was Alexander II assassinated?
Socialists tried to convince serfs to rebel which made radicals angry to assassinate alexander II
enter the throne when Alexander II died; increased power of secret police; exiled critics; Had spies; Jews were persecuted under him; Pogroms against Jews
Alexander III
Who finally made industrialization happen?
Nicolas II
How did Nicolas II encourage industrializing?
Built railroads, made foreign investments, encouraged economic development
What were working conditions like for workers?
Bad
