1905 Flashcards
1
Q
How far was Nicholas to blame for unrest before 1905
A
Russia difficult to govern
Political activists
Incompetent (lack of organisational skills, lacked experience and training)
2
Q
1905 caused by government?
A
Weak + indecisive tsar
Repressive government
3
Q
1905 caused by Russo Japanese War
A
War shortages
Tsar unpopularity
Defeat shocked Russia
4
Q
1905 natural causes?
A
Poor harvests
Working conditions
Increased peasant population
5
Q
2 Other 1905 Factors?
A
Bloody Sunday (killed protesters)
Potemein Mutiny (crew rebelled against officers)
