Economic and social developments (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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What type of factories mainly existed in Russia in the 1860s?
What type of factories mainly existed in Russia in the 1860s?
State-run factories for military supply
When did Alexander II invite John Hughes to demonstrate modern iron and steel methods?
When did Alexander II invite John Hughes to demonstrate modern iron and steel methods?
1868
How many workers accompanied John Hughes when he sailed to Russia in 1870?
How many workers accompanied John Hughes when he sailed to Russia in 1870?
100 mostly Welsh ironworkers & miners
What is the present name of the settlement originally called Hughesovka?
What is the present name of the settlement originally called Hughesovka?
Donetsk
In which year was Sergei Witte born?
In which year was Sergei Witte born?
1849
By the end of the 1890s, what percentage of iron and steel was consumed by the railways?
By the end of the 1890s, what percentage of iron and steel was consumed by the railways?
60%
By 1900, what proportion of capital in Russian joint-stock companies came from foreign investors?
By 1900, what proportion of capital in Russian joint-stock companies came from foreign investors?
One third
In which year did Russia adopt the gold standard for the rouble?
In which year did Russia adopt the gold standard for the rouble?
1897
Between 1890 and 1900, iron and steel production rose from 9 million poods to how many million poods?
Between 1890 and 1900, iron and steel production rose from 9 million poods to how many million poods?
76 million poods
By 1900, what percentage of Russia's budget was used to pay off foreign debts?
By 1900, what percentage of Russia's budget was used to pay off foreign debts?
20%