Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855–1894 key terms

Serfdom

A system of agricultural labor in which peasants were bound to the land and subject to the authority of landowners, prevalent in Russia until the 1861 reforms.

Reform

Changes implemented to improve a system, often in response to social or political pressures, such as those undertaken by Alexander II in the 1860s.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person possesses unlimited power.

Serfdom

A form of agricultural labor in which peasants were tied to the land and subject to the authority of landowners.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person has absolute power, often associated with the Tsarist regime in Russia.

Reform

Changes made to improve a system, often in response to social or economic pressures, such as those introduced by Alexander II.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for independence or self-governance.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person has absolute power, as exemplified by the Tsar in Russia.

Liberalism

A political ideology advocating for civil liberties, political reform, and a constitutional government, often opposing autocratic rule.

Autocracy

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Serfdom

A form of labor in which peasants were tied to the land and subject to the will of landowners.