Extent + Impact Of Counter Reform Flashcards
1
Q
What were the improvements made
A
-helped reverse trends in motion by father but some did stay
-may 1881 law reduced redemption payments + cancelled areas of ex-serfs in 37 provinces
-may 1885 poll tax abolished + introduction inheritance tax helped shift burden of tax a little away from lower classes
-other reforms included introduction right to appeal to higher courts, establishment peasants’ land bank 1883