Were the character and abilities of Nicholas suited to his role as the Tsar Flashcards
What is the overall opinion as to whether Nicholas was suited or not?
That he was ill-suited to be Tsar
When was Nicholas’ coronation?
1894
How sever were problems facing Nicholas from the start of his reign and should these be taken into account?
Very sever and yes they should, it would have been hard for a Tsar of quality to succeed
What was Nicholas’ Nickname due to his harsh style of ruling?
Bloody Nicholas
Was Nicholas an intensely private or an outgoing individual?
Intensely private
Nicholas’ dislike for confrontation led to criticisms of what?
that he was weak willed
Did Nicholas have a secretary?
No
What matters did Nicholas prioritise?
Trivial matters about minuet day to day business
What was last on the Tsar’s daily duty list?
Discussions with ministers over larger state affairs
What was Nicholas’ faith?
Extreme orthodoxy
What was the Romanov’s view of God in relation to Autocracy?
They were intrinsically linked leading to preservation of the dynasty being the top priority
What did the fundamental laws of 1906 reaffirm?
The principles of Autocracy despite the revolution of 1905
Did Nicholas instigate reform?
Yes, some minor reform which was overall built unsuccessfully
What did his weakness lead to?
The collapse of the dynasty
