The Progressive Bloc and the Zemgor Flashcards
Why did the Bolsheviks benefit from the war?
Opposition united them
Why were the Octoberists and Kadets supportive of the war?
Ocotberists (Guchkov) and Kadets (Milyukov) were extremely Patriotic
What did the middle classes want out the war?
Wanted the Government to be willing to form a partnership between the Duma and the Government
What did the Zemstva form in the spring of 1914?
The Zemstvo Union
Who was the head of the Zemstvo Union?
Prince Lvov
What did the Zemstvo union do?
Undertook war relief work e.g., providing medical care to soldiers, helped refugees leave the battlefields
What did the counterparts of the Zemstva form in the towns?
The Union of Towns which undertook similar work.
What did the two unions form in 1915?
The Zemgor
What did the Zemgor do?
Manufactured war essentials
How much did the Zemgor contribute to total wartime production?
5%
Why did Lvov put the wartime ministers to shame?
Set an example of dedication and selflessness
When and why did Nicholas recall the Duma?
Recalled summer of 1915 after criticism from politicians based upon the mismanagement of the war
How many members of the Duma met and what did they form?
300/430 members met and formed the Progressive Bloc
What did the Progressive Bloc demand?
Wanted a “unified Gov” - partnership between the Tsar and Duma
How did Nicholas interpret the Progressive Bloc’s demands?
A challenge to his authority.
