Alex II changes his mind about his reforms Flashcards
Why did Alexander II begin resisting further reforms?
He yielded to reactionary conservatives who believed his reforms had gone too far.
What personal events influenced Alexander II to become more conservative?
The death of his eldest son, his wife withdrawing from public life, and an assassination attempt made him more aloof.
How did reactionary conservatives influence Alexander II’s government?
He replaced liberal ministers with conservative ones.
Who replaced Golovnin as Minister of Education?
Dmitry Tolstoy replaced Golovnin.
Who replaced Pyotr Valuev as Minister of Internal Affairs?
Alexandr Timashev replaced Pyotr Valuev.
Who became the head of the Third Section (secret police)?
Pyotr Shuvalov became head of the Third Section.
Who was appointed Minister of Justice under Alexander II’s conservative shift?
Konstantin Pahlen became Minister of Justice.
