Russia: 1905 Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
How many strikers were there by the end of January?
A
Over 400,000
2
Q
When was the massive strike?
A
1.5 million workers in St Petersburg on 13 October 1905
3
Q
October Manifesto
A
17 October 1905
4
Q
Significance of the October Manifesto (3)
A
- Promised fundamental civil rights - Freedom of speech, press and association
- An elected and legislative body - the Duma
- Tax reforms
5
Q
Bernard Pares on October Manifesto
A
The monarchy had been saved; the economy was prosperous; and Russia had - shall we say - half a constitution
6
Q
Lenin on the 1905 Revolution
A
a ‘dress rehearsal’
7
Q
What did the October Manifesto achieve? (2)
A
- Saved the monarchy
- Appeased the liberals and peasants
