Russo-Japanese war 1904-5

Question 1

Why did the war start?

Answer 1

Both Russia and Japan looked to seize Port Arthur

Question 2

When did China give Russia control of Port Arthur?

Answer 2

1898

Question 3

When did Japan attack?

Answer 3

1904

Question 4

What did Russia believe about the war?

Answer 4

A short victorious war would help the regime overcome social and politcal issues

Question 5

When did Port Arthur surrender?

Answer 5

January 1905

Question 6

When was the Battle of Mukden?

Answer 6

February 1905

Question 7

When was the Battle of Tsushima and what happened?

Answer 7

May 1905, only a handful of 52 Russian ships survived after an 8 month voyage

Question 8

What treaty ended the war?

Answer 8

Treaty of Portsmouth, Russia had to abandon Port Arthur and ambitions in Manchuria

Question 9

What were the effects of the war?

Answer 9

Liberal hostility towards the regime increased, League of Liberation challenged the regime as it was vulnerable, unemployment and food prices rose