Alexander 3rd and Economy
- Created by: Bethany Ball
- Created on: 02-06-14 17:52
How far did Alexander III reform Russian between 1881 – 94?
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Alexander II emancipated the serfs in 1861. Alex III halted many reforms.
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He was taught be the conservative Pobedonostev.
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Followed the slogan of Autocracy, Orthodoxy and Nationality.
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Argued reform encouraged radicalism.
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Reforming ministers were forced to resign.
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A manifesto was introduced to keep absolute power to the Tsar.
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Government controlled courts.
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Press freedom restricted.
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Foreign books and newspapers censored.
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Okhrana powerful and feard.
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Uni fees increased so only wealthy could attend.
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Land Captains introduced to help rule Russia.
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More government control over education
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Governments chose who were in juries.
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Russian became the offical language, all others were banned.
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Jews experience Pogroms.
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Alex III knew Russia needed to modernise.
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Bunge reduced amount of tax paid by peasants and established a Peasants Land Bank to provide financial support for agriculture and to increase harvests.
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Vsynegradsky introduced incentives for peasants to move to siberia where there was more land.
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He also encouraged loans to modernise.
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Severe famine – 2 million died.
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Introduction of tariffs to encourage domestic buying of Russian goods.
Impact of Sergi Witte
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Witte knew that: More foreign investment was needed, Russsia needed a larger business class, Russia need more peasants to work in factories.
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He implemented: Government became more active in developing the economy, greater emphasis on coal, iron and…
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