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What percentage of Russia's land was used for farming in 1900?

  • 5% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • 25%

The majority of the Tsar’s subjects in 1900 were Russians.

False (B)

What major railway was being constructed to improve trade in Russia?

Trans-Siberian Railway

In 1900, the __________ was a cold land covered with pine trees in Russia.

<p>taiga</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following peoples with their populations in 1900:

<p>Russians = 55,650,000 Ukrainians = 22,400,000 Jews = 5,000,000 Georgians = 1,350,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor greatly affected industry and commerce in Russia during this period?

<p>Frozen coastlines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Tsar of Russia in 1900?

<p>Nicholas II</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sea and river trade in Russia were possible all year round by 1900.

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What percentage of the Russian Empire's citizens were peasants in 1900?

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All Russian peasants owned their own land after being freed from serfdom.

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Who freed the Russian peasants from serfdom?

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The average life expectancy of Russian peasants who reached the age of five was only __________ years.

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What was a common reason for factory workers to work overtime?

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Peasants had to pay redemption payments for their land over __________ years.

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Trade unions were allowed by law for Russian workers in 1900.

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Match the following groups with their descriptions:

<p>Peasants = Majority population of Russia engaged in farming Factory Workers = Individuals working in poor conditions for low pay Russian Nobles = Very wealthy upper class of Russian society Tsar Alexander II = The ruler who freed the serfs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What nickname did Russians give to the gallows in 1906?

<p>Stolypin's Necktie (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Terrorism was a significant threat to the autocracy before 1906.

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What major action did Stolypin take concerning peasant land ownership?

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In 1906, _______ people were exiled to Siberia.

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What did Nicholas rename St Petersburg to during World War I?

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Who was Gregory Efimovitch?

<p>A Siberian peasant who claimed to have special powers of prophecy and healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events with the year they occurred:

<p>Terrorist arrests and executions = 1906 Russia goes to war = 1914 Renaming of St Petersburg = 1914 Abolition of redemption payments = 1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rasputin was involved with the royal family due to his healing abilities.

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Russia's size in 1900

Vast empire, encompassing diverse climates and regions, from tundra to farmland, affecting industry, trade, and agriculture.

Russian population demographics (1900)

Diverse ethnic population, not a majority of Russians, with various nationalities and ethnic groups.

Tsar's rule in 1900

Emperor of Russia, ruling over a large empire with many ethnic groups.

Limited Russian farmland (1900)

Only 5% of Russian land was used for farming in 1900.

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Challenges of Russian climate (1900)

Harsh climate in much of Russia, affecting trade and industry, rivers and coastlines are frozen for significant portions of the year.

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Trans-Siberian Railway (1900)

A railway underway to connect east and west Russia year-round, but not fully constructed in 1900.

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Non-Russian majority

Majority of the Tsar's subjects were not ethnic Russians but various conquered ethnic groups.

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Ethnic diversity in Russia

Russia had a wide variety of ethnic groups, not just ethnic Russians.

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Russian Peasants in 1900

Four out of five Russian citizens in 1900 were peasants, farming families in rural areas.

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Serfdom before 1861

Peasants were legally bound to their landlords, lacking rights and freedom.

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1861 Peasant Emancipation

Tsar Alexander II freed peasants from serfdom, allowing them to own land.

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Land ownership in Mir

Land was given to village communes (mir) and not individual peasants.

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Redemption Payments

Yearly payments made by peasants to the commune for land they received.

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Factory Workers Condition (Quote)

Factory workers in early 20th century Russia faced low pay, long hours forced overtime and living in poor and cramped conditions.

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Russian Social Class Structure

Russian society consisted of peasants, workers, and rich landlords. Peasants were the majority, workers toiled and the rich were a minority.

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1900 Russian Large City

St. Petersburg was by far the largest city in Russia during the turn of the 20th century.

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Stolypin's reforms

Stolypin's policies aimed to reduce peasant unrest by allowing peasants to own land and leave village communes (mirs).

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Stolypin's Necktie

Nickname for the gallows used during the 1906 crackdown on terrorism in Russia.

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Russo-Japanese War

A war fought between Russia and Japan in the early 1900s.

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Rasputin's influence

Siberian peasant who became a trusted advisor to the Tsar and Tsarina Nicholas and Alexandra, due to his purported healing abilities.

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1914 Russian mobilization

Russia's entry into World War One, met with public enthusiasm initially. Enthusiasm was eventually replaced by concern and disappointment.

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Early Russian defeats (WWI)

Early Russian military campaigns in World War I were poorly managed and resulted in significant losses.

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Petrograd

The new name for St. Petersburg after Russia's entry into World War One.

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Haemophilia

An inherited bleeding disorder where blood clots very slowly or not at all.

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Study Notes

Book Overview

  • The book is titled "Russia in War and Revolution, Russia 1900-24"
  • Authored by Josh Brooman
  • Published by Longman
  • Divided into three parts:
    • Part One: Russia under the Tsar
    • Part Two: War and Revolution
    • Part Three: Lenin's Russia
  • Provides a detailed account of Russian history from 1900 to 1924, covering events leading up to and through the Russian Revolution.
  • Includes a variety of primary source materials, images, and maps.
  • Features active learning elements, revision guides, and exercises in each chapter to aid student comprehension.

Russia in 1900

  • Russia had a large population (around 125 million people in 1900)
  • Around half of the population consisted of non-Russians (e.g., Ukrainians, Poles)
  • Majority of the population were peasants living in rural areas
  • Land was unevenly distributed, with nobles owning large tracts of land and small plots for peasants in villages
  • Russia experienced a harsh climate and vast areas of unusable land
  • Transportation and infrastructure were underdeveloped, hindering economic activity
  • Russia faced challenges administering such a diverse and vast empire
  • Majority of the population were poor and impoverished
  • The Tsarist government faced significant opposition and unrest
  • The Tsar had almost absolute power, making decisions without parliamentary input
  • The book highlights Russia's extensive landmass with cold climates, posing challenges for agriculture and transportation
  • A significant portion of the population lived in poor conditions, contributing to widespread discontent.

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