1. Forever behind and discontented
Changes in Russia
Forever behind and discontented

2. Prelude: Economic System
In the early 1800’s Russia’s economy was fueled by agriculture
Agriculture was based on serfdom
There were approximately 40 million serfs
Bound to the land, they could be sold, forced to work in factories, (they received no pay) and they were brutally inefficient
Prelude: Economic System

3. Government The Russian Empire was an Autocracy Problems:
Autocracy: ruler had unquestioned and unlimited power
Problems:
The size of the empire made ruling difficult
Government

4. Many people wanted change, but the Czars did everything to strengthen their power
Employed secret police which had unlimited power to quell unrest
Unrest

5. Change Over time some of the Czars realized some change was needed
Emancipation Edict freed the serfs
Jury system introduced
Schools and health care improved
Did not please everyone
Change

6. Ethnic Groups: Russification
Due to Russia’s vast size, there were many different ethnic groups
Ukrainians, Finns, Poles, Jews
Russification was introduced
Force people to use the Russian language and adopt the Russian Orthodox religion
Pogroms
Murderous raids on Jewish communities
Many fled Russia
Ethnic Groups: Russification

7. Industrialization: 100 years too late
During the early 1900’s Russia did begin to industrialize
Workers were mistreated just like other nations
More changes were sought
Constitutional government was wanted
States what a ruler can and cannot do
Industrialization: 100 years too late

8. In 1904 Russia went to war with Japan over Imperialism and a warm water port on the Pacific
They lose and more demands are made by the people for different government
War!!! With Japan

9. January 22, 1905
Workers march to bring a petition to Nicolas II
Wanted fairer wages, safer working conditions, and a reduction of the workday to 8 hours
Gunned down as they approached Czars winter palace
1000 dead or wounded from shots and trampling
Bloody Sunday

10. Bloody Sunday: Results
Lead to many more strikes and riots
These small revolutions would lead to ones later on
Including the 1917 Revolution where Vladimir Lenin takes power, kills the Czar and his family and creates:
The United Soviet Socialist Republic
Bloody Sunday: Results

11. Why so much discontent in Russia?
Conclusion

12. Conclusion Why so much discontent in Russia?
How does this relate to nationalism?
Conclusion