Tsar's rule Flashcards
What causes the Tsar to take over?
His father’s unexpected death
How was the Tsar taught to rule?
He was taught to use the military to keep control
What did he do to his father’s reforms?
Abolished them
Who he was he married to?
Tsarina Alexandra
What was the publics opinion on Tsarina Alexandra?
She was very disliked by the Russian people
Where was Tsarina Alexandra from?
Germany
What was his opinion on reforms
He was against any type of reform
What would follow reform?
An attempt to take back power
What did he call himself?
Little father
Why did he call himself little father?
He was the father of the Russian people
What did he believe about God?
God sent him to rule over Russia
What was he keen to do with his empire?
Expand it
What percentage of the population were nobles?
1%
What role did the Nobles play in society?
They held important jobs in the government
Who were the Middle Class?
A small number of wealthy and well of people with a growing involvement in the government
Who were the Urban Workers?
Young ex peasants working long hours for little pay in Russias factories + living in poor conditions
What role did the Peasants play in society?
They farmed for a living supplying Russia’s grain
What percentage of the population were peasants?
77%
What were the Tsars three beliefs?
Autocracy
Nationality
Orthodoxy
What did the Tsar belive about Autocracy?
He should be in charge and hold all the power
What is Nationality?
All Russians should take up nationality and tradition
What is Orthodoxy?
Believe in the Russian Orthodox Church
What does Tsar do to political parties?
Bans them
What happened to any books released?
They were censored
