alexander II policies

Question 1

Edict of Emancipation

Answer 1

1861
- Liberated all peasants
- “Greatest single liberating measure in the whole modern history of Europe” Anderson
- Had to pay redemptions for 49 yrs
- Some lost up to 30% of their lands

Question 2

Law Statue

Answer 2

1864
- Legal reform
- Trial by jury, equality before the law, less corporal punishment
- Church and military courts remained the same

Question 3

Local Government

Answer 3

1864
- Zemstvas, found in countryside
- In control of primary education and medical services
- Controlled by nobility
- Number of primary/secondary/uni students increased

Question 4

Army

Answer 4

1874
- Convicts no longer allowed
- Length of service cut by 10 yrs
- All classes now had to serve
- Military staff reorganized

Question 5

Economic Policy

Answer 5

Created a unified treasury
- Budget was established
- 1/3 of Russia’s profit used to pay off debt
- Industrial output raised anually by 4.5 or 5%