Key Terms Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Crimean war
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Conflict 1853-1856 between Russia and an alliance of Britain France and Ottoman Empire demonstrated military weakness
2
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Emancipation
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The abolition of serfdom in 1861 by Alexander II aimed to modernize Russia
3
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Zemstvos
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Local self government assemblies established by Alexander II
4
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The Decembrist revolt
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1825 uprising against Nicholas I’s rule highlighting desire to reform
5
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Pogroms
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Violent riots targeting Jews particularly under Alexander III’s rule
6
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Refugees
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Result of unrest pogroms particularly as people fled persecution
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