Romanovs - Imperial Russia
Name of the Mystical Monk who became close to the Romanov Family
Grigori Rasputin
Name the leader of the Bolsheviks who played a major role in the 1917 Revolutions
Vladimir Lenin
Who were the Boers?
Dutch desendants - settlers/farmers. Later called Afrikaners
Name 3 major resources discovered in Africa
Gold, Diamonds, Oil
Major global conflict which put strain on the Tsar
World War I
Name given to the legislavtive body following the 1905 Revolution
The Duma
Name the head of the provisional government following the Tsar's abdication
Alexander Kerensky
War fought between British Empire and Boers from 1899-1902
The (Second) Boer war
What effect did the discovery of resources have on Africa
Attracted European powers/control. Boosted economy, created tensions between Europeans and Afrikaans. Pass books, labour tolls
Reason for conflict beteen European settlers in S.A around 1900
Competition of control of resources - Gold and diamonds
Poor living/working conditions, Food shortages, lack of political rights
One major challenge in the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty
World War One, poor leadership, economic and social crisis, revolutions.
What is the Great Trek?
Migrations of Boers north to Cape Colony to escape British Rule
Name one way Indigenous Africans were affected by Mining developments
Lost land, migrant labourers, harsh conditions, low wages, working camps.
How can resource wealth impact the colonisation of S.A?
Attracts foreign powers, increases explotation of people, country and society, influences marginalised policies.
Group who increasingly competed for power against the provisional governement following the Tsar's abdication
The Soviets, mainly the Petrograd soviets - Workers, famers, and peasants.
How did Russia's involvment in World War One worsen existing issues in Russia?
Mass casulaties, poor leadership, loss of morale, shortages, growing support for bolsheviks
The Transvaal (S.A. Republic) aand the Orange Free state
In what ways did Colonial power/policies shape S.A. society
two critical factors that undermined the authority of the Provisional Government in Russia during 1917.
failed to resolve Russia’s involvement in World War I, It also struggled with the dual power arrangement with the Soviets, who increasingly gained support and challenged its legitimacy, leading to political paralysis and eventual overthrow by the Bolsheviks.
How did military defeats impact both public opinion and political stability of Nicolas' reign?
Russo-Japanese defeat, lowered trust in the Tsar and Government, embarassed the Romanovs, undermined morale and increased protests
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Consolidated white rule, led to Segregationist policies, discrimination, mass deaths.
How did Cecil Rhodes influence the expansion of British control and resource exploitation in Southern Africa?
Used his wealth and political influence from diamond mining to promote British imperial expansion. Instrumental in securing British control. Ultimately contributing to the consolidation of British power and marginalisation of African populations.
Did resources in S.A. attract European powers? Why?
Wealth from minerals created class divisions, encouraged colonial rule, promoted segregation and exploitation.