Emancipation of the serfs: the consequences Flashcards
1
Q
What was the problem with volosts?
A
They treated peasants badly
2
Q
Until when did free serfs had to remain in the mirs?
A
Until payments were complete
3
Q
Why did the peasants feel cheated? (3)
A
- allotments were small
- allotments provided little opportunity to try new farming techniques
- increasingly divided
4
Q
Why was rural life difficult? (3)
A
- loss of former benefits
- restrictions on travel
- redemption payments
5
Q
What led to violent outbreaks?
A
resentment of kulaks
6
Q
What happened in 1878? (2)
A
Only 50% of the peasantry was able to produce a surplus
7
Q
How many incidents of rioting were there? (2)
A
647 in 4 months
8
Q
What happened to the Nobles? (2)
A
- Bankrupt
- Had to sell or mortgage their own land
9
Q
What happened to domestic serfs?
A
They were given no land
