Russian History Revision - 6

When was Bloody Sunday?

Who organised the protest?

What group of opposition made up most of the march, and also brought along their women and children?

What estimate of people were killed in Bloody Sunday? Consider that it was estimated that 800 were wounded.

When was the Tsar's uncle assassinated that shocked the government?

What group supported the Tsar and attacked people deemed to be anti-government?

What was formed in May 1905 that acted as an umbrella group for a range of trade and professional organisations?

What battleship saw a mutiny on 14 June 1905, but otherwise the army remained loyal to the Tsar throughout this period?

What was launched in September by almost every area of employment that brought the Russian economy to a standstill?

What party was formed in October 1905 that acted as a Liberal party?

What was formed on 13 October 1905 and emerged as an organised and dynamic force to confront the Russian autocracy?

In December, how many men had this organisation got within its armed militia?

Who came in to re-establish control in the towns and cities?

When was the October Manifesto launced?

What concession was used to placate the Liberals by granting them the means to increase their representation and interaction with central government?

What was also increased as a concession to the Liberals?

What was phased out over a period of 2 years in order to de-revolutionise the peasantry?

Who was appointed Prime Minister in July 1906 and executed 100s of people between 1905 and 1908 as a vigorous campaign against terrorists and revolutionaries?

What was passed in April 1906 that reasserted the Tsar's authority?

What could no longer come into force without the Tsar's consent despite the state duma as a consequence of the Fundamental Laws?