The Development Of Russia Under The Dual Power 1917: The Provisional Gov

Question 1

What did Mikhail do to the power Nicholas offered him?

Answer 1

-relinquished political authority to hastily convened provisional gov under prince Lvov

Question 2

Who were the members of prov gov?

Answer 2

-cross-section of influential elites
-comprised those formerly favouring constitutional monarchy - liberalists, moderate socialists + kadets

Question 3

What was the original intention of the prov gov?

Answer 3

-would be temp with elections held as soon as possible for constituent assembly
-this would draw up new constitution for Russia

Question 4

What happened despite this plan?

Answer 4

-prov gov accepted as legitimate by old tsarist civil service, army officers + police
-set itself up in Duma chamber + perpetuated its rule