extent and impact of counter reform Flashcards
1
Q
positive of Alexander II policies
A
helped to reverse the trends set in motion by his father, not all of Alexander Ii’s reforms disappeared and there was some positive change
2
Q
May 1881
A
the law reduced the redemption fees payable and canceled the arrears of ex-serfs in the 37 central provinces of the Empire
3
Q
may 1855
A
poll tax abolished and the introduction of inheritance tax helped shift the burden of taxation a little away from lowest classes
4
Q
other reforms
A
included the introduction of the right of appeal to higher courts(after trial before land captain)
-establishment of peasant bank in 1883
-some reformist factory legislation
5
Q
why were reforms introduced?
A
to forestall rebellion
