The reforms of Alexander II Flashcards
1
Q
What contributed to humanitarian ideas being a motivation for emancipation?
A
Before becoming the Tsar he had toured the empire. He had seen the state of the Russian empire.
2
Q
What was the primary motive for the emancipation?
A
to preserve and strengthen the autocracy
3
Q
What was the outcome of the reforms?
A
Weakened the autocracy
4
Q
When was emancipation
A
1861
5
Q
Why was it significant that the emancipation damaged the Tsar’s relationship with the nobility?
A
They were the social class most loyal to the Tsar.
6
Q
Who influenced and advised Alexander II encouraging him to take a more liberal approach.
A
The St. Petersburg nobles
7
Q
What did disappointment with the reforms lead to?
A
The demand for greater, more extensive reforms
