A Level History - Russia in Revolution: End of Romanov Rule

What was the purpose of the Fundamental Law enacted in April 1906?

The radicalism of the first two Dumas elected in 1906 and 1907 can be described as:

• Conservative and traditional

• Moderate and reformist

• Radical and revolutionary

• Liberal and progressive

Nicholas II's relationship with the Dumas from 1906 to 1914 was _______.

• hostile

• cooperative

• neutral

• supportive

By 1914, the Tsarist government remained fundamentally _______ with Nicholas II as the absolute ruler.

• autocratic

• democratic

• oligarchic

• republican

What measures did Pyotr Stolypin implement during the period from 1906 to 1914?

• Land reforms and agricultural policies

• Industrialization and urban development

• Military expansion and foreign policy

• Educational reforms and cultural initiatives

What was the main aim of Stolypin's repression and restoration of stability?

Explain the actions taken by Stolypin's government against revolutionary parties.

• Stolypin's government implemented agrarian reforms to appease the peasants.

• Stolypin's government used military tribunals to execute revolutionaries.

• Stolypin's government negotiated with revolutionary leaders for peace.

• Stolypin's government ignored revolutionary activities.

Stolypin's land reforms allowed peasants to voluntarily consolidate their small landholdings into larger, more productive farms.

• True

• False

What was the impact of the Lena goldfields massacre in 1912?

• It led to significant labor reforms in Russia.

• It resulted in the immediate closure of the goldfields.

• It had no significant impact on Russian society.

• It caused a decline in gold production in Russia.

Fill in the blank: The state of the armed forces in 1914 was _______.