Alexander II - Industry 1855-1881 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the ‘economic situation’ of Russia?
A
- cottage industries
- backwards serf-based economy
- rural economy
2
Q
How many village-to-town dwellers were there?
A
11:1
3
Q
How many village-to-town dwellers were there in Britain comparatively?
A
2:1
4
Q
Who were the land-owning elite?
A
Obtained what they needed from their serfs from service and feudal dues
5
Q
What was ‘Serfdom’?
A
Serfs were the Russian peasants - the ‘property’ of their owners, the land-owning elite
6
Q
What were common purchases at the time?
A
Salt, Vodka and Metal tools
7
Q
What was the Mir?
A
The Mir was the peasant commune and system of land managemnet
