The End Of Romanov Rule, 1906-17

Question 1

Why were some people unhappy with the changes from the 1905 revolution

Answer 1

The 1905 Revolution did not lead to the radical changes that many hopped

Question 2

What were the good things from the 1905 Revolution

Answer 2

Tsarism was forced to embrace some limited reform

Question 3

When did the Tsar attempt to reassert his authority

Answer 3

In April 1906 the Tsar attempted to reassert his authority

Question 4

How did the Tsar attempt to reassert his authority

Answer 4

The Tsar promulgated the Fundamental Laws

Question 5

Why was the Tsar in a stronger position in April 1906 than in October 1905

Answer 5

The Tsar was in a stronger position in April 1906 than October 1905, as his opponents were divided and the workers had been crushed

Question 6

What did the Fundamental Laws re-emphasise

Answer 6

The Fundamental Laws re-emphasised the autocratic nature of the Russian government

Question 7

What did the Fundamental Laws give the Tsar

Answer 7

The Fundamental Laws gave the Tsar extensive powers:

• The Tsar had absolute God-given autocratic power
• The Tsar retained sole authority over command of the army and dealings with foreign powers
• The Tsar retained supreme sovereign power
• The Tsar was given the right to dissolve the Duma and call elections at any time

Question 8

What article in the Fundamental Laws stated the Tsar had absolute God-given powers

Answer 8

Article 4 stated that the Tsar had absolute, God-given autocratic powers