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The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917
Autocracy, Reform and Revolution: Russia, 1855–1917: The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917
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AqaA LevelHistory1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964
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The collapse of autocracy, 1894–19176 objectives
- Political authority, government and Tsar; Nicholas II as ruler: political developments to 1914; 1905 Revolution; Duma government.
- Economic developments to 1914: industrial and agricultural growth and change.
- Social developments to 1914: change and conditions of working and living in towns and countryside; social divisions; cultural changes.
- Opposition: ideas and ideologies, liberalism, socialism; Marxism; individuals and radical groups.
- Political authority, opposition and the state of Russia in wartime: the political, economic and social problems of wartime; opposition and the collapse of autocracy; the political developments of 1917.
- Political authority, opposition and government: the Bolshevik takeover and the establishment of Bolshevik government by December 1917; opposition.
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DumaAutocracyEmancipation of the SerfsIndustrializationIntelligentsiaBolsheviksBolshevikProvisional Government
Exam tips
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing events like the 1905 Revolution or the abdication of Nicholas II, include specific details and examples to support your arguments.
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing economic developments, always support your points with specific examples from the period.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the 1905 and 1917 Revolutions: Focus on the distinct political contexts and outcomes of each revolution; the 1905 Revolution led to the Duma, while the 1917 Revolution resulted in the abdication of Nicholas II.
- Overgeneralizing the causes of the 1917 Revolution: Acknowledge the interplay of various factors, including industrialization, social changes, and political discontent, in contributing to the revolution.
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- What was a significant outcome of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?
- How did Nicholas II's policies contribute to the collapse of autocracy by 1917?
- Using the data from the 1917 February Revolution, explain how the actions of the military influenced the collapse of the Tsarist regime.
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