Economic developments to 1914 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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Which Tsar issued the Emancipation Edict freeing the serfs?
Which Tsar issued the Emancipation Edict freeing the serfs?
Alexander II
How many years were serfs required to make redemption payments for their land?
How many years were serfs required to make redemption payments for their land?
49 years
What was the mir system?
What was the mir system?
Village communes controlling land
In which year was the Peasants' Land Bank created?
In which year was the Peasants' Land Bank created?
1883
What percentage of arable land did peasants own by 1913?
What percentage of arable land did peasants own by 1913?
66%
What was the annual grain production growth rate between 1883 and 1914?
What was the annual grain production growth rate between 1883 and 1914?
2.1%
What was Stolypin's primary objective with his reforms?
What was Stolypin's primary objective with his reforms?
Create independent kulak farmers
What was the key difference between khutors and otrubs?
What was the key difference between khutors and otrubs?
Farmhouse location
In which year was Stolypin assassinated?
In which year was Stolypin assassinated?
1911
What position did Sergei Witte hold from 1892 to 1903?
What position did Sergei Witte hold from 1892 to 1903?
Finance Minister
How many kilometres of railway network existed by 1905?
How many kilometres of railway network existed by 1905?
Over 60,000 km
What was Russia's ranking in cotton textile production by 1914?
What was Russia's ranking in cotton textile production by 1914?
Fourth-largest producer
What major political institution was created following the 1905 Revolution?
What major political institution was created following the 1905 Revolution?
The Duma (parliament)