Opposition by 1914 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What was the turnout for the 1914 General Strike?
Only 25%
What event helped boost strike activity in St Petersburg?
The Lena Goldfields incident.
What political institution was established by the 1905 manifesto?
The duma
What became legal by 1914 that helped the opposition?
Political parties and trade unions
What political institution was established by the 1905 manifesto?
The duma
When was the Socialist Revolutionary (SR) Party established?
1901
What was the role of the SRs in the 1905 revolution?
They played a huge role.
What limited the effectiveness of strikes before 1914?
Limited geographic spread.
How did the 1907 economic depression affect the opposition?
It limited trade union influence.
Why was opposition financially weak?
Due to a lack of finances.
What event in 1914 reduced revolutionary fervor?
The return of patriotic sentiment due to WWI.
What happened to the SD party between 1905 and 1909?
It split
How were the SRs treated from 1905–09?
Brutally repressed
How were the Bolsheviks represented in the 4th Duma?
Poorly represented
How were the SRs treated from 1905–09?
Brutally repressed
What happened to many SR and SD leaders?
They were exiled
What happened to the first two Dumas?
They were shut down
Did the opposition influence decision-making much?
No, their influence was limited.
How did Tsar Nicholas view the Duma?
He rejected it as merely an advisory body.
