Alexander I
Was Alexander I prepared to be Czar? Did he want to be Czar?
No, very religious man- wanted to be isolated
Crimea
Alexander II nickname "Tsar__________"
Liberator
Reform or Reaction?
Reaction
Definition of Reform
make change in something to improve socially, politically, economically or in practice
How does Russia succeed in the War with Napoleon
Scorched Earth policy
What happens the second Nicholas becomes Tsar?
Decembrist Revolt
Monumental reform in Alexander II's reign
Freeing the serfs
counter reforms Alexander III made
imperial manifesto
admin officials broad powers
absolute power
Define Reaction
opposition to political or social progress or reform. typically brought on by an event.
Treaty between Alexander I and Napoleon.
Tilsit
Result of Revolt
Nicholas strengthened autocratic rule
Problems that arise due to serfs being free
limited money, debt, still controlled in the village communes
Segregated groups in assemblies
nobles, non peasants, peasants
Alexander II and Alexander I- reform or reaction for each.
Alex I reform... kinda reaction.
Alex II reform... kinda reaction
The effect of the war with Napoleon on the Russian people
They wanted more reform and questioned autocracy
Is Nicholas a Reformist or Reactionary?
Reactionary
Domestic Reform in Russia with Alexander II
provincial and district assemblies, electoral system, censorship relaxed, juries debated publically
Women and Jewish people in Russia this time
Discriminated against, women could not vote, anti Semitism present
Nicholas I and Alexander III, reform or reaction?
REACTION
Controversy of Russia going against France in war.
Nobles and a lot of Russians LOVED France, French wines, clothes, ideology.
Reasons why the Russians lost the Crimean War
poor leadership, military supplies inferior, transportation poor
BOMB- assassination, not enough change- lack of far reaching social and constitutional reforms.
Alexander III's nickname. What is he famous for?
PEACE- good relations with England!
Explain how reform and reaction is a theme in 19th century Tsars.
open ended