The Lena Goldfield Strike Flashcards
After the 1905 revolution what happened to Russia
There was a industrial boom, many factories doubling in usual production between 1905 and 1914,
Why were factories doing so well after the 1905 revolution
They wer using most up to date mass production methods and there was a increase in workers making factories more efficient. But this made it also to organize strikes…
Were prolitarians benefiting from the industrial boom in 1905 to 1914
No despite the profits made, working conditions were still poor, average wages were below the poverty line, and to add salt to injury prices had increased that many could only afford to buy bread.
What significant event happend in 1912
The Lena Goldfield Strike in Siberia
What was the lena goldfield strike
A protest in Sibera where workers protested about degrading working conditions, low wages and a 14 hour working day. They clashed with troops and many were killed and wounded.
What was the significance of the lena goldfield strike
It was a replay of Bloody Sunday from 7 years ago showing the tsar was still the same solving his problems with violence, this reopened worker protests and criticism for the tsar.
