Policies of Alexander III (1881–1894) and Nicholas II (1894–1917): economic modernization, tsarist repression and the growth of opposition
Essay Questions
Essay Questions
- Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Russia in the second half of the nineteenth century.
- “Despite his apparently liberal policies, Alexander II was just as conservative as Alexander III.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- Compare and contrast the policies of Alexander II (1855-81) and Alexander III (1881-94) of Russia.
- Compare and contrast the domestic policies of Alexander II (1855–1881) and Alexander III (1881–1894).
- “The reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III had more similarities than differences.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- “Alexander III was a political reactionary but an economic moderniser.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- Analyse the reasons for, and the nature of, opposition to tsardom in Russia between 1855 and 1894.
- Examine the reasons for the growth of opposition movements in Russia between 1881 and 1914.
- With reference to the period up to 1914, discuss the economic developments that took place in Russia during the reigns of Alexander III and Nicholas II.
- Evaluate the economic and political impact of the domestic policies of Nicholas II between 1894 and 1914.
- Assess the impact of the Russo–Japanese War on the reign of Nicholas II up to 1914.
- To what extent were Stolypin’s political and economic policies successful in the years 1906 – 1911?
Alexander III
Alexander III
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Nicholas II
Nicholas II
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