How Successful Was The 1905 Russian Revolution Flashcards
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What was the population of Russia in 1905?
The population of Russia in 1905 was 125 million.
How many people regarded themselves as Russians in 1905?
Out of 125 million, only 55 million regarded themselves as Russians.
What sparked the 1905 revolution in Russia?
The war with Japan sparked the 1905 revolution.
What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905?
The Russians were decisively defeated at the Battle of Tsushima in May 1905.
What event is known as Bloody Sunday?
Bloody Sunday refers to a peaceful demonstration of about 200,000 workers in St. Petersburg.
What did the workers demand during the Bloody Sunday demonstration?
The workers demanded better working conditions.
What did the workers do in response to the Tsar’s refusal to meet their demands?
Workers in major cities set up their own councils called soviets.
What was the October Manifesto?
The October Manifesto was a document in which the Tsar promised the Russian people a Duma and rights such as freedom of speech.
What was the Duma?
The Duma was an elected parliament promised by the Tsar.
What was the Tsar’s response to the Duma’s decisions?
The Tsar could ignore and overrule any decisions made by the Duma.
What was the impact of the Duma according to historians?
Historians still disagree about the impact of the Duma.
Who was Grigory Efimovitch?
Grigory Efimovitch, also known as Rasputin, means ‘disreputable one’.
What was Rasputin’s role?
He was a Staret (holy man) and a suspected member of the Kylysty sect.
What rumors surrounded Rasputin?
He was rumored to have had affairs with many women, including actresses, prostitutes, noble women, and even the Tsarina.
Why was Rasputin resented at court?
He was an outsider who wielded tremendous influence at court, which many resented, especially regarding his power over the Tsarina.
What did the Tsarina believe about Rasputin?
The Tsarina thought Rasputin could cure Prince Alexis of haemophilia.
Who wrote the most famous account of Rasputin’s murder?
Felix Yusupov, a Russian aristocrat, wrote the account.
What did Yusupov serve Rasputin at his palace?
Yusupov served Rasputin cakes and wine laced with potassium cyanide.
What happened when Rasputin consumed the poison?
Rasputin appeared unaffected by the poison.
What did Yusupov do after the poison failed?
He borrowed a revolver from Grand Duke Dmitri and shot Rasputin multiple times in the chest.
What was the outcome after Yusupov shot Rasputin?
Rasputin still didn’t die after being shot multiple times.
How did Yusupov ultimately dispose of Rasputin’s body?
He wrapped Rasputin’s body in cloth and drowned him in the river.
What does Rasputin’s autopsy suggest about his death?
The autopsy suggests he was shot in the head at close range.
Is Yusupov’s account of Rasputin’s murder considered reliable?
Most of Yusupov’s account is probably an exaggeration.
