Industrial Revolution
What is an "industrial revolution"?
It is a period of rapid change that results in replacing human labor with machine labor.
What are the colors of the Russian flag?
Red, White, Blue
How did Alexander II die?
He was assassinated.
Why is this day called "Bloody Sunday"?
Hundreds of peaceful protesters were shot by soilders.
How many kids did he have?
What were some of the challenges that Russia faced to industrialize?
What is an interesting fact you researched on our first day of the unit?
Wow, such knowledge.
What was Alexander II like?
He was known for being liberal and willing to accept reforms (changes).
Why were the protesters upset?
They were mostly peasant factory employeeswho were appalled at the poor working conditions they had to deal with.
What was Nicholas II's personality like?
He was known to be shy, timid, originally not wanting to be the Czar.
They held protests which stopped production in the factories.
Who is the current president of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Which Czar ended serfdom?
Alexander II
What was the reaction of Bloody Sunday within Russia?
There were more protests and strikes.
What major wars were fought during Nicholas II's reign?
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905)
The First World War (1914-1918)
What did factory workers complain of?
Long working hours, poor working conditions and low pay.
Bonus Question: Who did Tottenham last defeat?
Burnley
What was Alexander III like? How was he different from his son?
He was known for being an iron-fisted ruler who wanted to keep power at all costs.
Is violence ever justified? Explain!
Hmm, interesting response.
What type of Czar was Nicholas II?
He was indecisive, but willing to make reforms (changes) as he did after Bloody Sunday.
Which event was a result of poor factory working conditions?
Bloody Sunday (1905); not 1972!
Name one famous Russian or say something in Russian!
удивительный!
udivitel'nyy!
What was the name of the group that assassinated Alexander II?
"The People's Will"
Like the Storming of the Bastille, Bloody Sunday demonstrates how the desires of the people can sometimes be brutally stopped by government.
It also shows how an unprepared government can respond in a moment of panic to an organized force.
Violence might equal chaos and uncertainy with peace equalling organization and resoluteness.
Who was Nicholas II's wife?
Alexandra who was from Germany. She was unpopular with the Russian population due to her dislike for Russian culture.