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Peter the Great founded the Russian Empire in 1721 after the Great Northern War
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Russia's territorial expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries included the acquisition of Alaska in 1867
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The Russian Empire was characterized by autocratic rule with the monarch holding absolute power
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Nobility, known as boyars, held significant power in the social structure of the Russian Empire
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Russia's defeat in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 revealed its military weaknesses
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Russian peasants serving in the army faced minimal impact on their lives, and military service did not exacerbate social tensions
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The political, social, and economic situations in Imperial Russia did not contribute to unrest and dissatisfaction, leading to revolutionary movements
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Long-term factors did not play a role in causing the events of 1905 in Russia, as historical, structural, and systemic issues were not significant
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Short-term factors did not lead to the revolution of 1905 in Russia, as specific events or conditions did not ignite revolutionary sentiment in the years leading up to 1905
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Imperial Russia's backwardness in the race of industrialization was not hindered by economic, social, and political obstacles in the 19th century
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Study Notes
Foundation of Russian Empire
- Founded by Peter the Great in 1721 after the Great Northern War
- Expanded in 18th and 19th centuries, including Alaska in 1867
Autocracy and Serfdom
- Autocratic rule with the monarch's absolute power
- Serfdom prevalent, tying peasants to land
Social Structure
- Nobility (boyars) held power
- Peasants formed the majority
Cultural Development
- Notable figures in literature and arts emerged
Military Power
- Involved in Napoleonic Wars and Crimean War
- Defeat in Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) revealed military weaknesses
Industrialization
- Late 19th-century industrialization
- Economic lag behind Western Europe
World War I and Revolution
- World War I strained resources
- February 1917: Tsar's abdication
- October 1917: Bolshevik-led revolution ends the empire
Factors Contributing to Imperial Russia's Backwardness
- Economic obstacles: lack of industrialization, economic lag behind Western Europe
- Social obstacles: serfdom, autocratic rule
- Political obstacles: absolute power of the monarch, lack of representation
Burdens Faced by Peasants Serving in the Russian Army
- Military service impacted peasants' lives, taking them away from their farms and families
- Military service exacerbated social tensions, contributing to widespread dissatisfaction
Political, Social, and Economic Situations in Imperial Russia
- Autocratic rule and lack of representation
- Serfdom and social inequality
- Economic lag behind Western Europe
- These factors interacted, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and the eventual revolutionary movements
Long-term Factors Contributing to the Events of 1905
- Historical: legacy of autocratic rule and serfdom
- Structural: lack of industrialization and economic development
- Systemic: lack of representation and political participation
Short-term Factors Leading to the Revolution of 1905
- Specific events: Russo-Japanese War, Bloody Sunday
- Conditions: economic hardship, widespread dissatisfaction with the government
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Test your knowledge of the foundation and expansion of the Russian Empire, as well as its autocratic rule and social structure. Explore the cultural development and territorial expansion of the empire, including the acquisition of Alaska in 1867.
