1905 Revelation Flashcards
Introduction
Before 1905, Russia was ruled by Tsar Nicholas II. Who ruled in an autocracy that was mostly unchallenged. In 1905, the Tsars’ autocracy was challenged during the 1905 revolution. This essay will examine defeat in Russo-Japanese War, Bloody Sunday, Peasant Discontent, Worker Discontent and Political Discontent . The Russo-Japanese was an important reason but Bloody Sunday was the most important reason for the 1905 Revolution.
Defeat in Russo-Japanese War-when was the biggest Milletary defeat and where was it?
The biggest military defeat took place on 27 May 1905 at the Battle of Tsushima.
Defeat in Russo-Japanese War-What did soldiers do after bloody sunday?
Sailors mutinied on the battleship Potemkin in June 1905 after the events of Bloody Sunday.
Defeat in Russo-Japanese War-how long did it take the Japanese to defeat the Russians?
When the Russian Baltic fleet arrived in the pacific and the Japanese defeated them in 35 minutes.
Defeat in Russo-Japanese War Analysis
This was important as a reason for causing the 1905 Revolution because the armed forces were openly rebelling against the Tsar for the first time.
Defeat in Russo-Japanese War Analysis+
However, it could be argued that this wasn’t an important reason for causing the 1905 Revolution because the Tsar’s popularity initially soared when he announced war as people were very patriotic. This highlights the fact that support for Tsar was still strong and it wasn’t his decision to go to war that led to the 1905 Revolution.
Bloody Sunday- who led the march and when was bloody Sunday?
On January 22nd 1905 after Gapon led a peaceful march through the streets of St Petersburg to the Tsars winter palace.
Bloody Sunday-What did the workers carry and what was it about?
The workers carried a petition that was meant to inform the Tsar about their horrendous living and working conditions.
Bloody Sunday- who were there and how many killed?
There were men, women and children in the crowd and over 100 people were killed by the Tsar’s guards.
Bloody Sunday Analysis
This was important as a reason for causing the 1905 Revolution because peasants and workers felt betrayed by the Tsar and a series of strikes, protests and riots spread throughout the big cities in the weeks after Bloody Sunday.
Bloody Sunday Analysis+
However, it could be argued that this wasn’t an important reason for causing the 1905 Revolution because this showed the rage that had built up over time was based on long-term tensions between the Tsar and his people, which caused Bloody Sunday.
Bloody Sunday Evaluation
Overall, Peasant Discontent was an important reason but Bloody Sunday was the most important reason for the 1905 Revolution. The Peasants had almost no literacy or ways to change their own lives. This was an important reason for causing the 1905 revolution because the peasants were angry as they had no way to improve their lives. However Bloody Sunday was more important because the peasants were still illiterate and could not plan a revolution, whale workers in the industrial cities were able to plan mass protests and riots against the Tsar as a result of the events of Bloody Sunday.
Peasant Discontent- what happened to male peasants?
Many male peasants were conscripted into the army without their consent.
Peasant Discontent-what were peasants wages?
Wages were low, they were less than 4 rubles a month.
Peasant Discontent- what didn’t they have?
They had almost no literacy or ways to change their own lives.
