Government and Tsars (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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When did Alexander II come to power?
When did Alexander II come to power?
February 1855
Alexander II's tutor (poet)
Alexander II's tutor (poet)
Zhukovsky
Alexander II 1837 tour: how many provinces?
Alexander II 1837 tour: how many provinces?
29 Russian provinces
Alexander II marriage year
Alexander II marriage year
1841
Alexander II: number of children
Alexander II: number of children
Eight
Alexander II coronation year
Alexander II coronation year
1856
'Manifesto on Unshakable Autocracy' date
'Manifesto on Unshakable Autocracy' date
29 April 1881
Alexander III: years of peaceful govt
Alexander III: years of peaceful govt
13 years
Alexander III became heir when?
Alexander III became heir when?
1865, after brother Nicholas died of meningitis
Alexander III death: when & cause
Alexander III death: when & cause
November 1894, stroke
Nicholas II inherited throne: age & year?
Nicholas II inherited throne: age & year?
26 years old, 1894
Who strongly influenced Nicholas II?
Who strongly influenced Nicholas II?
Pobedonostev
Why did Tsar respect Rasputin?
Why did Tsar respect Rasputin?
Could heal son's haemophilia
Alexander III: number of children
Alexander III: number of children
Six
Common problem under Nicholas II's rule
Common problem under Nicholas II's rule
Nepotism