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What was the main cause of social unrest in Russia during the 19th century?
What was the main cause of social unrest in Russia during the 19th century?
What was the fate of political prisoners during Alexander III's reign?
What was the fate of political prisoners during Alexander III's reign?
What was the target of persecution in Russia during the late 19th century?
What was the target of persecution in Russia during the late 19th century?
Study Notes
- The Russian Revolution occurred in 1917, but the unrest had been building for nearly a century.
- The rule of most 19th-century czars caused widespread social unrest.
- Army officers revolted in 1825 and secret revolutionary groups plotted to overthrow the government.
- In 1881, revolutionaries assassinated the reform-minded czar, Alexander II.
- Alexander III succeeded his father and halted all reforms in Russia, clinging to the principles of autocracy.
- Alexander III used harsh measures to wipe out revolutionaries, including strict censorship codes and sending political prisoners to Siberia.
- Alexander III oppressed other national groups within Russia and made Russian the official language of the empire.
- Jews were the target of persecution, with pogroms breaking out in many parts of Russia.
- When Nicholas II became czar in 1894, he continued the tradition of Russian autocracy.
- Nicholas II was blinded to the changing conditions of his times.
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Test your knowledge of the Russian Revolution and the events leading up to it with this informative quiz. From the oppressive rule of the czars to the growth of revolutionary movements and the persecution of minority groups, this quiz covers the key events and figures that shaped one of the most significant periods in Russian history. See how much you know about the causes and consequences of the Russian Revolution, and learn more about this fascinating chapter in world history.
