Reading Quiz - Nicholas 2

Question 1

What did the Russians buy in the 1880s?

Answer 1

Private railway companies, using foreign loans.

Question 2

What did historians debate?

Answer 2

Whether the Gov’t forced industrialization with no regard for citizens or whether its impact was beyond Gov’t control

Question 3

What was the life expectancy?

Answer 3

Men- 27.25
Women- 29.38
England- 45.25

Question 4

What were the percentages on industrial production?

Answer 4

Russia- 30%
UK- 75%
Germany- 70%

Question 4

What is an example of an industry managed by foreigners?

Answer 4

New Russia Company founded by iron master John Hughes. And the oil fields at Baku.