Russia before 1905 Flashcards
1
Q
Why were peasants worried that they would lose their land?
A
they hadn’t been paying their redemption payments
2
Q
Describe the disturbances in the countryside between 1902-1907.
A
Landlords were attacked by their peasants and burned barns in arson attacks and revolts.
3
Q
Who were the SRs influenced by?
A
- People’s Will
- Nihilists
4
Q
What did the SR manage to do?
A
- Kill over 1000 Tsarist officials
- Killed Von Plehve (led to celebratory demonstrations in Warsaw)
5
Q
In what year was there a student demonstration against the regime and how did the Cossacks respond?
A
In 1901, the Cossacks charge this demonstration, killing 13 students and 1500 are arrested.
6
Q
Describe the discontent among the urban working class
A
- 100,000s workers in terrible working conditions in huge industrial plants such as the Putilov steel works
- They start forming illegal trade unions
- Workers go on strike to demand better rights and conditions
