The March 1917 Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
How did the Tsar manage to stay in power after the 1905 revolution?
A
He made promises which he would have to fulfill by 1917
2
Q
How did the Tsar stay in control prior to the 1917 revolution?
A
He made empty promises and killed anyone who spoke out
A painting was made called “peace and quiet”
3
Q
What were the secret police called?
A
The okhrana
4
Q
How did the Tsar deal with uprisings in 1906?
A
He appointed a harsh military man named Peter Stolypin
5
Q
What was the DUMA?
A
A parliament elected by people
6
Q
When did the first DUMA meet?
A
April 1906
7
Q
What did Nicholas say about the DUMA in 1908?
A
“I created the DUMA not to have it instruct me, but to have it advise me.”
8
Q
How many DUMA’S were there by 1914?
A
4
9
Q
Kulaks?
A
Land owning peasants
10
Q
When was the industrial boom in Russia?
A
1906-1914
