Socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Chapter 2 Quiz
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What ideas circulated in Europe after the French Revolution?

  • Ideas of colonial expansion
  • Ideas of absolute monarchy
  • Ideas of centralized planning
  • Ideas of freedom and equality (correct)

    • Who controlled economic and social power before the French Revolution?

  • Merchants
  • Artisans
  • Peasants
  • Aristocracy and church (correct)

    • What did conservatives in Europe want in the context of societal change?

  • A complete transformation of society
  • A radical restructuring of society
  • No change in society
  • A gradual shift in society (correct)

    • Who reshaped the ideas of societal change in the colonies?

    <p>Developments in the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common reason for workers to strike in the textile industry during 1896-1897?

    <p>Unsatisfactory work conditions and dismissals by the employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the strikes in the textile industry differ from the actions of peasants in Russia?

    <p>The strikes were organized by workers against employer policies, while peasants sought land ownership from the nobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the strikes occur in the textile industry during 1896-1897?

    <p>Disagreements between workers and employers regarding dismissals and work conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the strikes in the textile industry reflect societal dynamics in Russia?

    <p>They exemplified resistance by workers against unfair labor practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the formation of the Petrograd Soviet?

    <p>The lockout at a factory on the right bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the International Women's Day during the strikes?

    <p>It saw a significant increase in the number of women-led strikes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted military commanders to advise the Tsar to abdicate?

    <p>The striking workers surrounding the fashionable quarters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the cavalry play in the events described?

    <p>They refused to fire on the demonstrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main demand of the 110,000 workers who went on strike in St Petersburg?

    <p>Reduction in the working day to eight hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the Tsar to the revolutionary disturbances in Russia in 1905?

    <p>Dismissal of the first Duma within 75 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the status of most committees and unions after 1905?

    <p>They worked unofficially as they were declared illegal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who supported the workers' demands during the 1905 Revolution?

    <p>Nationalists and jadidists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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