The 1905 Revolution: January 22nd

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What event sparked the 1905 Revolution in Russia?

The peaceful march outside the Tsar's winter palace (correct)

The assassination of Grand Duke Sergei

The signing of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan

The sailors of the battleship Potemkin mutiny

Which demand was NOT made by the workers during the 1905 Revolution?

Higher wages

An 8-hour workday

Better working conditions

Greater religious freedom (correct)

Why were the sailors of the battleship Potemkin mutinying significant?

It sparked fears of other armed forces rebelling (correct)

It led to a change in government in Russia

It resulted in the death of Tsar Nicholas II's uncle

It resulted in negotiations between Russia and Japan

Which group demanded independence during the 1905 Revolution?

National groups like the Poles and the Finns Signup and view all the answers

What event resulted in thousands of troops being available to help end the unrest in Russia?

The signing of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan Signup and view all the answers

What did the Jews demand during the 1905 Revolution?

Equal rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition imposed by the government for paying back pay to the workers?

They had to remain loyal to the Tsar Signup and view all the answers

What event threatened the Tsar's government in October 1905?

The St. Petersburg Soviet of Workers' Deputies Signup and view all the answers

What did the October Manifesto promise?

Civil rights and the right to form political parties Signup and view all the answers

Why did the liberals split from the revolution after the October Manifesto?

They were satisfied with the concessions made by the Tsar Signup and view all the answers

What were the two groups that the liberals split into after the October Manifesto?

The Octobrists and the Kadets Signup and view all the answers

What were the two chambers of the first constituent assembly formed in February 1906?

The Duma and the State Council Signup and view all the answers

What did the Fundamental Laws passed by the Tsar in April 1906 state?

The Tsar had supreme autocratic power and could dissolve the Duma Signup and view all the answers

How long was the first Duma in session before being dissolved by the Tsar?

2 months Signup and view all the answers

What did the 200 deputies who went to Finland after the dissolution of the first Duma call on the Russian people to do?

Stop paying taxes and disobey conscription Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced Goremykin as Prime Minister and introduced repression (the carrot and stick model)?

Stolypin Signup and view all the answers

The 1905 Revolution: January 22nd

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