Economic and social developments (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What mainly characterized Russian industry in the 1860s?
What mainly characterized Russian industry in the 1860s?
State-run factories for the military
In which year did Alexander II invite John Hughes to Russia?
In which year did Alexander II invite John Hughes to Russia?
1868
How many miles of railway existed in Russia by 1881?
How many miles of railway existed in Russia by 1881?
13,270 miles
How much capital did the New Russia Company raise from British shareholders?
How much capital did the New Russia Company raise from British shareholders?
£300,000
What was Hughesovka's population by the early 20th century?
What was Hughesovka's population by the early 20th century?
50,000
When was Sergei Witte dismissed by the Tsar?
When was Sergei Witte dismissed by the Tsar?
1903
By 1899, what percentage of railways did the state control?
By 1899, what percentage of railways did the state control?
70%
By 1900, how much capital in joint-stock companies came from foreigners?
By 1900, how much capital in joint-stock companies came from foreigners?
One third
What was iron/steel production in 1900 (in million poods)?
What was iron/steel production in 1900 (in million poods)?
76 million poods
By 1900, what % of the budget went to paying foreign debts?
By 1900, what % of the budget went to paying foreign debts?
20%