What was the intended effect of emancipation? Flashcards
1
Q
Why would peasants theoretically have an incentive to improve their land and make it more productive?
A
The peasants would be granted land from the nobles and become landowners
2
Q
Why would it be significant if more grain was produced?
A
It could be sold for export and could feed the population
3
Q
How would autocracy be strengthened by emancipation?
A
Theoretically, the peasants would be grateful to the Tsar
4
Q
Why were the nobles supposed to not be unhappy with emancipation?
A
they received compensation for losing their serfs meaning they could pay off their debt
5
Q
How were the nobles supposed to use the compensation?
A
invest it in industry
