Political And Economic Situation 1906-1914 Outcome Evidence

Question 1

Economic failures/limitations

Answer 1

Russian economy grew at a slower pace than European counterparts:
50% in Russia
121% in Italy
Industry only accounted for 30% of exports, compared to 75% in Britain
Lena Goldfields- 500 killed by army

Question 2

Social successes

Answer 2

85% increase in primary school provision 1905-1914
40% increase in literacy rate between 1905-1914
300 year anniversary of the tsarist dynasty received huge support

Question 3

Social failures/limitations

Answer 3

Only 55% of children were in full time education

Over 1 million strikes in 1914

Question 4

Economic success

Answer 4

State revenue doubled from 2 to 4 billion roubles
Number of industrial workers increased from 2.5 to 2.9 million
Russian growth was 8.5% annually
Became 5th largest industrial power
By 1914 Russia was 4th largest producer of pig-iron, coal, steel and gold-mining
1914, 2nd largest railway in the world
Number of banks x2