1. Russo-Japanese War

Question 1

LR causes

Answer 1

Disputes over Manchuria
Russia wanted to increase influence in far East
Military threat posed a threat to Japan - agreed to withdraw 1903
Witte wanted to expand economy into far east
Wanted an ice free port

Question 2

SR causes

Answer 2

Went back on promise to withdraw troops
February 1903, Japan launched night attack on Port Arthur
3 ships damaged - negative effect on morale
Japan blockaded Port Arthur
Distract people from ongoing issues

Question 3

How did Russia see the Japanese?

Answer 3

An inferior nation
Very racist towards them
Thought it would be an easy win

Question 4

Outcome of the war

Answer 4

Russia lost embarrassingly
Port Arthur was sieged- isolated 60k troops
1905 Port surrendered

Question 5

Consequences of the war

Answer 5

A peace treaty
Doubts about the Tsar’s ability
Sparked social unrest

Question 6

Treaty of Portsmouth

Answer 6

1905
Forced to withdraw from Port Arthur
Forced to acknowledge Japanese sovereignty in Korea