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Who ruled Russia in the early 1900s?
Who ruled Russia in the early 1900s?
- Franz-Josef
- Vladimir Lenin
- Peter the Great
- Tsar Nicholas II (correct)
The majority of Russia's population lived in urban areas in the early 1900s.
The majority of Russia's population lived in urban areas in the early 1900s.
False (B)
What significant political change occurred in Russia after the riots of 1905?
What significant political change occurred in Russia after the riots of 1905?
Formation of an elected parliament
Russia was the largest country in the world, yet it had no ______ colonies.
Russia was the largest country in the world, yet it had no ______ colonies.
Match the following countries to their characteristics:
Match the following countries to their characteristics:
What was a key issue in Austria-Hungary during this period?
What was a key issue in Austria-Hungary during this period?
Franz-Josef was an unpopular ruler in Austria-Hungary.
Franz-Josef was an unpopular ruler in Austria-Hungary.
What percentage of Russia's population lived in the countryside?
What percentage of Russia's population lived in the countryside?
The union between Austria and Hungary was formed in _____ 1867.
The union between Austria and Hungary was formed in _____ 1867.
What impact did poor harvests have on the Russian population?
What impact did poor harvests have on the Russian population?
Flashcards
Russian Government before WWI
Russian Government before WWI
Russia was ruled by Tsar Nicholas II, who held absolute power. He and many Russians believed his authority came from God.
Size of the Russian Empire
Size of the Russian Empire
Russia was the largest country in the world, but much of its eastern territory was too cold for farming or habitation.
Ethnic Diversity in Russia
Ethnic Diversity in Russia
Russia's population was diverse, consisting of over 200 ethnic groups.
Civil Liberties in Russia
Civil Liberties in Russia
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Government of Austria-Hungary
Government of Austria-Hungary
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The Austro-Hungarian Empire
The Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Challenges Facing Austria-Hungary
Challenges Facing Austria-Hungary
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Stability of Austria-Hungary
Stability of Austria-Hungary
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Study Notes
Russia
- Government: Ruled by Tsar Nicholas II, with absolute power. Popular belief of divine right to rule diminished, facing increasing opposition.
- Empire: Largest country in the world, with vast eastern territories. High population (nearly 160 million) comprising diverse ethnic groups. Limited overseas colonies.
- Key Issues: Rural poverty, harsh conditions for 85% of the population living in the countryside. Limited rights and freedoms, brutality toward those challenging authority. An elected parliament (formed in 1905) often had its laws rejected.
Austria-Hungary
- Government: Emperor Franz-Josef held ultimate authority, with differing strengths/weaknesses within his own government.
- Empire: Formed in 1867, a union of Austria and Hungary. Diverse nationalities, languages, and cultures within its borders. Growing calls for independence in some areas.
- Key Issues: Significant ethnic tensions and conflict between groups within the empire. Unpopular government with an aging emperor, leading to perception of decline.
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