Nationalist Opposition Flashcards
What does policy of Russification mean?
- make empire states more like Russia
- forced cultural assimilation of minority groups
Describe Poland prior to reform?
- after congress of Vienna 1815, Poland preserved its nominal independence however the tsar ruled
- Poland was allowed constitution, parliament and use of polish language
When was the polish revolt?
1863
How did Alex reform Poland? How effective were they?
Milyutin Plan 1864
- polish nobility exiled to Siberia
(Removed likelihood of educated revolt)
- polish serfs given better emancipation terms
(Reduced likelihood of discontent) - Russian made official language
(Solidified Russian control over Polish affairs)
How successful was he in reforming Finland?
- Unsuccessful as not fully integrated until Nicholas II
HOWEVER
- appeased them through allowing Diet (1863) and a constitution (1865)
What plan was used in Poland and when?
Milyutin Plan 1864
When did he allow Diet in Finland?
1863
When did he allow constitution?
1865
How successful was he in dealing with Ukraine?
Successful
- issued decrees (1863/1876) which forbade publication of Ukrainian books = right control
- implemented the policy of Russification
When did he issue decrees in Ukraine?
1863 and 1876
How did he deal with the Jewish population?
- allowed Jews to leave/migrate from the pale to other regions
How effective was he in dealing with the Jewish population?
- appeased them so meant they were little threat
- however now they were free to do what they want.
(Only effective in the short term)
Overall how successful was he dealing with nationalist opposition?
Overall successful HOWEVER his reforms were only effective for the short term and the threat of opposition still reminded a possibility in the long term
