how should we assess reforms

Question 1

moved russia forward

Answer 1

• emancipation despite its deficiencies ended the evil institution
• judicial reofrms reporaced a corrupt & outdated system with an independent and fairer system
• local gov reforms brought improvements in health and education suggesting the possibility of a more participative government
• dramatic increase in number of schools pen to all classes which had great long term impact
• greater freedom of expression

Question 2

didn’t go far enough

Answer 2

• were radical but there were far too many opt-outs, too many special courts outside system ways for regime to get round the courts
• gone too far then stepped back
• alexander was no liberal