What kind of a man was Tsar Alexander III

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What kind of a man was Tsar Alexander III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQidSbLmRLM

Extension. Decide which was the most urgent problem he faced. Make a list of the problems facing Alexander III when he came to power in 1881 (Murphy p.11-12) Can you find 5? Extension. Decide which was the most urgent problem he faced.  starter activity Alexander III (1881-94)

Problems facing Alexander III Unexpectedly became Tsar Challenges of governing huge Russian Empire Alexander II’s reforms had increased popular expectations of further change Pressures from advisers – Westernisers & Slavophiles Growth of radical opposition e.g. People’s Will – aimed to eradicate Tsarism.

Note-taking skills  Your task Read p.13-16 and record as a A3 spider diagram the measures Alexander III used to assert his authority after his father’s death. Focus on these areas: The government Dealing with political opposition The press Education Ethnic minorities Financial reform  If you were the Tsar which areas would you judge to be most successful and which were the most unsuccessful?

Alex III Film Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRHs0X7RCw 10 mins

What were the similarities and differences in Russia between the start and the end of Alexander III’s reign? (Murphy page 17) Alexander III (1881-1894) 6’ 3’’ tall!

Identify the similarities and differences in Russia between the beginning (1881) and end of Alexander III’s reign (1894) Exactly the same as in 1881 Completely different from 1881 Share as a class and discuss. Challenge ideas with questioning from teacher and student

 Extension Produce a presentation / factoid on Konstantin Pobedonostev, chief procurator of the Holy Synod and one of Alexander III’s closest advisers. OR – Create a facebook style profile. Use this powerpoint to help you. www.studyhistory.co.uk/AfL/konstantin.ppt

 Plenary List 5 reforms introduced by Alexander III How accurate is the view that Alexander II was the great liberator and his son Alexander III was a great reactionary? Alexander II Alexander III

 Extension Produce a factoid (1 side A4) on Tsar Nicholas II. Include the following: Early life His family Years in government Key achievements / failings Include ‘juicy quotes’ from contemporaries and historians