autocracy Flashcards
1
Q
what were tsars only answerable to?
A
god
2
Q
what were the tsars supposedly put on earth for?
A
protecting ppl from harm
3
Q
how did A2 maintain autocracy?
A
stuck to autocratic rule but realised changed need to be made before peasants revolted widespread reform.
4
Q
what reforms did A2 make?
A
- emancipation of sefs
- made peace with enemies from crimean war
- formed Zemstva
- ended reform programme after serious attempt on life
5
Q
how did A3 maintain autocracy?
A
repressive form of autocracy- peoples will suppressed.
-many of his fathers reforms were undone
6
Q
how did N2 maintain reform?
A
continued severe autocratic rule like his fathers
October manifesto 1905 (promising basic civil rights +announced duma) and setting up DUMA appeared to be a move towards autocracy
1906 fundamental laws diluted effect of reforms
