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Political authority, government and Tsar; Nicholas II as ruler: political developments to 1914; 1905 Revolution; Duma government.
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The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917
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Political authority, government and Tsar; Nicholas II as ruler: political developments to 1914; 1905 Revolution; Duma government
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What was a significant outcome of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?
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The 1905 Revolution led to the establishment of the Duma, which was a legislative assembly intended to provide a degree of political representation.
Key terms
- Duma: A legislative assembly in Russia, established after the 1905 Revolution, intended to provide a degree of political representation.
- Autocracy: A system of government in which one person has absolute power; in Russia, this was exemplified by the rule of Tsar Nicholas II.
Common trap
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.
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