Russian Revolution L2 Flashcards
When did the Tsar come into rule? Who helped him rule the country?
Tsar Nicholas II came to the Russian throne in 1894, he ruled with the help of his wife, Tsarina Alexandra.
What group was Tsar Nicholas a part of and since when?
He was a member of the Romanov dynasty who had been in power since the 1600s
What date did Father Gapon lead a peaceful march and where?
On 22nd January 1905 father Gapon led a peaceful workers march of 200 000 to the Winter Palace in St Petersburg.
How many people were included in the peacful march for the Tsar to improve laws?
200 000 workers were included in the march for the Tsar to improve laws?
What was the Bloody Sunday?
The Tsar was absent at the time but the soldiers opened fire on the protesters and killed some 200 people. The massacre became known as ‘Bloody Sunday’ and the Tsar was blamed.
What was the result of the bloody massacre? (1)
As news of the massacre spread, strikes and violence broke out.
Name 3 things strikers did as a result of the bloody massacre?
Strikers demanded shorter hours and better wages, whist peasants attacked land owners’ property and seized land for themselves. Some soldiers and sailors also revolted.
What was the name of the sub-government that was voted in?
The duma
What did the duma do?
They would take part in making decisions about the way in which the country was run and the laws that were passed.
Why was the duma not very usefull? Name 2.
- The Tsar issued the Fundamental Laws which allowed the Tsar to dismiss the Duma and call new elections when over he wanted.
- As a result of the laws, only the Tsar could appoint ministers to the Duma
- In an emergency he had the power to govern by decree without consulting the Duma.
