The state Dumas Flashcards
1
Q
who was pyotr stolypin
A
- prime minister
- kept Saratov under control during revolution
2
Q
what did stolypin do
A
stolypins neck tie - repressed rebellious peasants
stolypins coup - altered the political system by introducing electoral reforms to favour him and upper class
- introduced agricultural reforms
3
Q
how were the electoral laws changed
A
- gave more weighting to upper class
- broke agreement of October manifesto
- inly 3 million adult males could vote
- favoured conservative parties
4
Q
what happened in the third duma
A
- 2500 laws approved
- 200 proposals of legislation
- Nicholas asked members to join his government
5
Q
which legislations were approved in third Duma
A
- primary education
- abolition of land captains
- health insurance
6
Q
what happened in the fourth duma
A
interrupted by WWI
even more conservative with limited opposition
7
Q
what happened lena goldfields
A
workers who went on strike were shot
brought back revolutionary activity
increase in strikes
