The Potemkin Mutiny, June 1905 Flashcards
1
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Potemkin
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a socialist, quarter master of battleship
2
Q
Black sea fleet
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main part of Russia’s navy
3
Q
Why were the sailors so upset
A
Faced tough discipline in poor conditions
Learned about socialism and felt it was wrong to be controlled by officers from upper class
Suffering from Russo-japanease war
4
Q
What was the mutiny
A
Sailors attacking officers and taking control of their battleship
5
Q
What triggered the mutiny
A
One of the sailors were shot after refusing to eat meat which had maggots in it.
