Was Nicholas II unfit to rule? Flashcards
1
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When was Nicholas II born?
when took throne?
A
18 May 1868 near St petersburg
Succession 1894
2
Q
What was his personality like?
A
lacked his fathers domineering personality
“Iam not prepared to be TSAR”
“I have no idea even how to talk to the ministers”
3
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Why was he unpopular?
A
married princess Alexandra who bore haemophilia
alexi, the heir bore haemophilia
she spoke russian poorly
gave impression she resented the public
“No one liked the Tsarina” a literary hostess
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