The October Manifesto Flashcards
What was Nicholas II’s response to the strikes?
Tsar’s first reaction was to suppress the strikes.
Who was Witte? What did he do?
Witte, who was good at negotiating, presented Nicholas II with a choice: put down the uprising in bloodshed or introduce reforms.
The Tsar’s main advisors agreed with Witte.
What did the October Manifesto do?
Freedom of speech and an elected duma which could block laws from coming into force.
How did the Liberals view the October Manifesto?
The Liberals saw it as the first step towards a constitutional government, and their main aim was almost achieved.
How did Revolutionary groups view the October Manifesto?
Revolutionary groups saw the manifesto as a trick as it isolated the radicals from the Liberals.
Why was the October Manifesto successful?
While it did not please everyone, it achieved Witte’s main aim of splitting the opposition.
