Russia 1850-1914
The Crimean War Russia’s defeat in the Crimean War (1854-56) highlighted the need for modernization
Reforms Serfdom was abolished by Alexander II in 1861 Legal reforms included trial by jury, equality before the law, judicial independence, etc. Rail network expanded
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Reaction Alexander II assassinated in 1881 Alexander III (1881-1894) turned back the clock on reform -Centralized bureaucracy -Established secret police -Increased press censorship
The Revolution of 1905 Russia’s defeat in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) led to revolution Duma created For the 1st time, Russia was a constitutional monarchy
Russian Soldiers
Japanese soldiers
The deck of a Japanese battleship