Warm-up (on new sheet) Was the emancipation of the serfs in Russia like the freeing of slaves in the Americas? Explain. What was the effect of foreign investment in Russia’s economy? How were newly minted Eastern European states a compromise of East and West?

Russia Chapter 28

Reforms in Russia For the following reforms discuss with a neighbor (1) what problem was it trying to solve (2) what the reform was (3) what success the reform had and (4) what limitations the reform had Reform: Abolition of Serfdom Reform: Creation of the Zemstvoes Reform: Government subsidized Industrialization Ex. Problem Reform Success Limitation

Problem: Reform: Abolition of Serfdom Success: Limitation:

Problem: Reform : Creation of the Zemstvoes Success: Limitation:

Problem: Reform: Government subsidized Industrialization Success: Limitation:

New political groups and events Intelligensia Anarchists Bolsheviks Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Russo-Japanese war the revolution of 1905 Duma Stolypin reforms Kulaks

Reading about Lenin Questions to think about while reading: How does he feel about compromise? What does he say the revolution needs? How would you feel if you were a peasant or worker hearing this?

Research people mentioned at the end of the section Liszt Chopin Tchaikovsky Mendel Pavlov Turgenov Tolstoy Dostoevsky

Crash course communism and socialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM&index=33&list=PLBDA2E52FB1EF80C9

C Which of the following represents a significant difference between Russia and Japan? A) Only Japan had a significant aristocracy prior to industrialization. B) Only Russia participated in territorial expansion by 1914. C) Russia engaged in selective borrowing from Western models by 1700. D) Only Japan underwent significant political revolution prior to 1914.

D Which of the following statements concerning the development of Russia and Japan to 1900 is NOT accurate? A) Neither Russia nor Japan rivaled the industrial might of the West by 1900. B) Both nations gained sufficient power to wield important political and military influence in the colonial scramble. C) Russia and Japan did launch significant industrialization by 1914. D) Both Russia and Japan achieved economic autonomy and a share in the Westʹs core position.

B Which of the following reflects a significant similarity between Japan and Russia during the period of industrialization prior to 1914? A) Both experienced significant political revolutions. B) Both Japan and Russia had prior experience of imitation, Japan from China and Russia from Byzantium and the West. C) Both demonstrated remarkable political flexibility resulting in sweeping transformations of political structure. D) Both engaged in territorial acquisitions in the Ottoman Empire.

C What nations were linked together in the Holy Alliance that grouped conservative monarchies together in defense of religion and the status quo in 1815? A) Britain, France, Spain B) Spain, Russia, Poland C) Russia, Prussia, Austria D) Austria, Japan, Russia

A What was the name of the Russian revolt inspired by Western values in 1825? A) The Decembrist uprising B) The November rebellion C) Pushkinʹs revolt D) Pugachev rebellion

D Which of the following statements best describes the Russian economy at the beginning of the 19th century? A) Russia had achieved economic autonomy in the 18th century, although most of eastern Europe remained largely agricultural. B) The Russian economy was geographically oriented to the Ottoman Empire, a feature of the Mongol domination of Russia until the 15th century. C) Russiaʹs economic dynamism and innovation rivaled the West. D) In return for low-cost grain exports, Russia and other east European areas imported Western luxury goods for the great aristocrats to display as badges of respectability.

How did Russian rulers attempt to prevent liberal changes from the West? Describe Russia’s attempts to modernize its economy, and the limitations it faced. Trace Russia’s expansion during this time as well as the importance of the Crimean War Compare the emancipation of the serfs in Russia to freeing of slaves in the Americas What were the benefits and limitations of political changes including the Zemstvoes? Explain the importance of the Trans-Siberian Railroad What was the effect of foreign investment in Russia’s economy?