1.1 - Tsarist rule in Russia

Question 1

Which groups of people were unhappy in Russia in 1905?

Answer 1

At least three from:
- Non-Russians
- Industrial workers
- Peasants
- Middle class
- Peasants

Question 2

Why were non-Russians unhappy in 1905?

Answer 2

Russification. Were taken away their culture, leaders, religion, language, etc.

Question 3

Why were industrial workers unhappy in 1905?

Answer 3

Long working hours (16)
Poor conditions
Low pay
No rights (not allowed to strike)

Question 4

Why were middle class unhappy in 1905?

Answer 4

Don’t have a say in way country is run. Tsar is an autocrat. Political parties not allowed.

Question 5

Why were peasants unhappy in 1905?

Answer 5

Wanted land, had very poor conditions. Didn’t have much money. 85% of population were peasants.

Question 6

What was the difference between the Okhrana and the Cossacks?

Answer 6

Okhrana was secret police ans Cossacks were Tsar’s elite soldiers used to control people.