Week 1 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What percentage of the Russian population were peasants in 1914?
Around 80%.
What was the political system in Russia under Tsar Nicholas II?
Autocracy – absolute monarchy with no real democratic power.
What group was responsible for suppressing political opposition in Tsarist Russia?
The Okhrana (secret police).
Define autocracy.
A system of government in which one person holds all the power, such as the Tsar in Russia.
What is communism according to Marxist theory?
A classless, stateless society achieved through proletarian revolution.
What were the social effects of World War I on Russia?
Increased poverty, food shortages, and public unrest.
Why did Tsar Nicholas II’s leadership during WWI fail?
He lacked military skill and left the government in the hands of an unpopular Tsarina. due to Germna heiritage
Why was Tsarina Alexandra distrusted by the Russian people?
She was German-born and relied heavily on Rasputin.
What was Rasputin’s role in Russian politics?
: He influenced the Tsarina’s decisions, leading to perceptions of corruption and incompetence.
What economic issues plagued Russia in 1914?
A: Lack of industrial development, poor infrastructure, and widespread poverty.
: What was the primary demand of Russian peasants before 1917?
Land reform and redistribution.
