7-The era of Dumas from political developments by 1914 Flashcards
What had Stolypin done to the countryside?
Restored order in the countryside
What did Stolypin bring in 1906?
He established court-martials led by senior military officers to deal with crimes deemed to be political in intent.
What happened in the courts under Stolypin’s 1906 court martials?
- all cases had to be concluded within two days
- the accused was not allowed a defence counsel
- death sentences were carried out within 24 hours
How many people were convicted and executed under Stolypin’s court system between 1906 and 1909?
3000+
What did Stolypin believe was the best strategy for resisting the revolutionary?
radical reform of agriculture (combined with his ruthlessness and intolerance)
Why did the future look brighter for the traditional governing classes by 1914? (2)
- The agrarian situation was improving
- The Dumas weakened to the point of meaninglessness
Why had revolutionary groups weakened? ()
- police activity
- internal quarrels
What offered opportunities for a revival of patriotism which might deflect public attention from troubles at home? (2)
- The revival of Pan-Slavism
- Focus for Russia’s Imperial ambitions in the Balkans
What was the only party that Nicholas showed sympathy towards and what did they reinforce?
- Union of the Russian People
- his mystical belief in the unassailable bond that existed between himself and his people
How was the court’s distance from reality epitomised?
The rise of Grigori Rasputin
When did Rasputin drift to st Petersburg? What was he claiming?
- 1903
- special spiritual powers
How did Alexandra become persuaded that Rasputin was a “man of God”
He appeared to be able to lessen the pain endured by her son’s haemophiliac
How did the Tsar damage his reputation? With who (4)?
- His failure to take action despite Rasputin’s obvious misdeeds
- Politicians inside and outside the court, civil servants, orthodox bishops, army officers
