Trying to preserve autocracy 1855–1894 (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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When did Alexander II reign?
When did Alexander II reign?
1855 to 1881
What was Alexander II called?
What was Alexander II called?
The Tsar Liberator
Nobility % of population
Nobility % of population
12%
What were nobility called?
What were nobility called?
Little Tsars
Peasant % of population (mid-19th century)
Peasant % of population (mid-19th century)
Over 90%
Year serfdom abolished
Year serfdom abolished
1861
The Mir
The Mir
Self-governed peasant household system
Mir farming method
Mir farming method
Three-field rotation system
Workers % of population
Workers % of population
4%
What % were Orthodox Church members?
What % were Orthodox Church members?
Around 70% of Russians
Orthodox clerics number
Orthodox clerics number
100,000
Romanov Dynasty start year
Romanov Dynasty start year
1613
Third Section role
Third Section role
Secret police
Year Russia defeated Napoleon
Year Russia defeated Napoleon
1812
Crimean War dates
Crimean War dates
1853-1856