LO: to understand the significance of the October Manifesto .

Why? Context of 1905 revolution Persuaded by his chief minister Sergei Witte that only way to end crisis was to grant concessions 30th October Nicholas issued the October Manifesto which introduced some political rights and set up an elected Duma or Parliament.

What do you think the people expected and wanted from the Tsar?

Terms of the Manifesto An elected Duma (Parliament) All Russian men to have the vote All laws to be approved by Duma Civil rights such as free speech and freedom of association The right to form political parties Freedom of press

Why do you think the Manifesto was important? The Tsar regained the support of the middle class It gave people a sense of progress and hope for western style democracy Gave the Tsar time to take further action against the working class of Russia

Other actions that saved the Tsar? November- announced end of Redemption payments ( these were payments that the peasants had to make for land they or their families had received after the end of serfdom many years before) Troops returned from Russo Japanese war and he was able to use them to shut down the St Petersburg Soviet and arrest leaders and opposition The Dumas ultimately had little power as the Tsar was able to close them down when he wanted to