Russia in 1914 Flashcards
how was the situation for the workers in 1914 compared to 1905
hadnt really changed much
what conditions led to the lena goldfields massacre
no attempt to improve living / working conditions
long hours for low pay
little reward for increased production
wages were less than one third of the European average
when was the lena goldfields massacre
April 1912
what happened at the lena goldfields massacre
workers striking about the conditions
poor conditions, low pay, working a 14 hour day
troops were sent in to end strikes
200 killed with many others injured
opened the floodgates to workers protests
how many workers were involved in protests in 1914
25%
how many workers were involved in the 1917 strikes
80%
how were the peasants in 1914
better harvests
some prospered while others were impoverished
simmering resentment rather than major disturbances
how did the peasants who went to Siberia feel
many returned home, feeling cheated after finding the land was inhospitable - resentful
how were the liberals
divided so no real threat
