THE EXTENT & IMPACT OF REFORM Flashcards
1
Q
What did AII hope in freeing the Serfs?
A
They would be happier and thus less likely to revolt.
2
Q
What did AII famously state in relation to the emancipation of the serfs?
A
“Better to abolish from above, than have it forced upon us from below.”
3
Q
What did NII introduce? Why?
A
The Duma, to quiet those who clamoured for constitutional reforms.
4
Q
What liberal reforms did the PG pass?
A
Dismantling of the Okhrana which they hoped would create more stability.
5
Q
What did the communists use reforms to do?
A
Deal with opponents in a more direct fashion.
6
Q
What was made clear in collectivisation and the 5YPs?
A
That they involved making tremendous sacrifices that were for the good of the motherland.
