The emergence of new ideas and opposition Flashcards
What stimulated opposition to the tsarist regime?
The hope and disappointment brought by Alexander II’s reforms
What encouraged the spread of radical literature?
The initial relaxation of censorship
What did the relaxation of controls in higher education lead to?
An increase in the number of independently-minded students
What provided a platform for the educated intellectuals to challenge the tsarist policies?
The creation of the zemstva and dumas
What did the reform to the judicial system produce?
Professionally trained lawyers skilled in the art of persuasion and ready to question and challenge autocratic practices.
What reinforced the demands for change?
The more repressive atmosphere which existed in Alexander LL’s later years and under Alexander III
