Rising Discontent Flashcards
What happened in 1913
Huge celebration marking the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty
Why was discontent growing very quickly among (us) the working class
Wages remained low while cost of living and housing was rising
Did living conditions change at all? (1913)
Not at all, still appalling
There was one strike in particular that was significant, what was it? how was it addressed? When was it?
Lena Gold mine strikes.
It was in 1912.
The army is was used once again to deal with them.
roof causes were never addressed.
how did the economic crisis add to this discontent (not sure when it was, antony won’t say)
Huge numbers of workers became unemployed.
Increasing unrest in the cities.
Why were industrialists becoming discontent?
The tsar appointed incompetent ministers and they felt this was hurting their potential profits.
They also wanted a say in how the economy was run
Why were the nobles discontent?
They were becoming disillusioned with the with the tsar.
Particularly given the attention he paid to Rasputin.
What did Rasputin do?
He was close advisor to the tsar and dictates who could speak to him.
How did Rasputin anger the court and nobles?
The court and the nobles became alienated.
Stories of Rasputin being a drunkard and a womaniser.
Stories of Rasputin having an affair with the Tsarina
