2. Causes and impact of the 1905 Revolution
In 1905 a popular uprising created a crisis for the Tsarist autocracy. The ‘revolution’ of that year was not one clear event but rather a collection of workers' demonstrations, peasant disturbances, strikes, naval mutinies, assassinations and nationalist risings. Guiding Questions: Why was a crisis developing by 1905? What was the nature of the 1905 Revolution? How did the Tsar survive the 1905 Revolution? What was...