1.  starter activity Read about the problems facing Alexander III when he came to power in 1881 on p.11-12.  Extension. Decide which was the most urgent problem he faced. Alexander III (1881-94)

2. Problems Unexpectedly became Tsar Unexpectedly became Tsar Challenges of governing huge Russian Empire Challenges of governing huge Russian Empire Alexander II’s reforms had increased popular expectations Alexander II’s reforms had increased popular expectations Pressures from advisers – Westernisers & Slavophiles Pressures from advisers – Westernisers & Slavophiles New political classes – demanding more political participation New political classes – demanding more political participation

3. Did Alexander III undo all of his father’s reforms? To identify at least 5 major problems facing Alexander III and evaluate how successfully he dealt with them  LOs  Key words: slavophile

4.  Your task Read p.13-16 and record as a spider diagram the measures Alexander III used to assert his authority after his father’s death. Focus on these areas: Read p.13-16 and record as a spider diagram the measures Alexander III used to assert his authority after his father’s death. Focus on these areas: The government The government The justice system The justice system The press The press Education Education Ethnic minorities Ethnic minorities Financial reform Financial reform Note-taking skills  If you were the Tsar which areas would you judge to be most successful. How would this be different if your were a peasant farmer?

5. Sort the cards into 2 piles: Alexander II & III. Categorise the cards, e.g. economy, society …  On balance who did more to avert a revolution?

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

7.  Extension Produce a presentation / factoid on Konstantin Pobedonostev, chief procurator of the Holy Synod and one of Alexander III’s closest advisers Produce a presentation / factoid on Konstantin Pobedonostev, chief procurator of the Holy Synod and one of Alexander III’s closest advisers Read Ch15, p.148-155 (Sixmith) and take note on Alexander III’s achievements and failings Read Ch15, p.148-155 (Sixmith) and take note on Alexander III’s achievements and failings

8. Plenary Plenary List 5 reforms introduced by Alexander III 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? 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

9.  Homework Complete the table your teacher provides using p.12-17 Complete the table your teacher provides using p.12-17  Extension. Supplement your notes with Oxley, p.42-51  Extension. Supplement your notes with Oxley, p.42-51 Alexander III with his family

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