PPT-Russian society by 1855 & Alexander II’s reforms

Why is Alex II called the tsar liberator Is Alex II a liberator How successful were Alex IIs reforms How did his reforms affect the people What factors led to a rise of opposition despite those reforms . A Brief Introduction to the Golden Era of the Nineteenth Century. During the presentation, answer the following questions.. What major events affected Russian culture in the 1800s? How did the different Tsars affect Russia?. and . Industrialization in Russia. Chapter 25-2. Major Czars and Czarinas of Russia. Peter I, “The Great” 1682 – 1725 . . Czar / Tsar ( . Щ. ϲ. a. р. ) - - - “Emperor of all the . Russias. 1855-1861. Overview. Crimean War consequences were profound- humiliation and loss of . power. Social and economic backwardness had been exposed- folly of the reliance on . serfs. Alexander II would face these issues head on and produce one of the most important reforms in Russia’s . Key questions. How had Alexander II (1855-1881) brought change to Russia?. What factors brought change in Russia in the period 1881-1924?. What problems did Alexander III face when he became Tsar?. How did Alexander III deal with threats to Russian autocracy?. th. Century. PPT #. 505. Crumbling Empires of. Russia, Ottomans, Austria, Sweden. The . Russian . Empire. 1801-1917. The five Russian Czars of 19. th. Cent.. Alexander I . (r. 1801-1825). Famous for defeating Napoleon. Official Name: RUSSIAN FEDERATION. 17,075,200 square miles (1.8 times the size of U.S.A.). Capital – Moscow, made up of 8,369,000 people. Total Population– 140,041,247. Main Language– Russian. Religions: 15-20% Russian Orthodox, 10-15% Muslim, 2% other Christian. Why is Alex II called the ‘tsar liberator’? . Is. Alex II a ‘liberator’?. How successful were Alex II’s reforms? . How did his reforms affect the people?. What factors led to a . rise. of opposition, despite those reforms? . Topic: . Explain the reasons why Alexander II might have introduced reforms and then judge how successful he was in each area.. Time Frame: . Only events from his reign – 1855-1881, as well as events prior to his coming to power that might help to explain his motives for reform (e.g. 1848 European Revolutions). ALEXANDER III. The voice of God orders us courageously to undertake the task of ruling, with faith in the strength and rightness of autocratic power.. Born in St. Petersburg on Feb. 26, 1845. Second son of Tsar Alexander II. Chapter 25 Section 4. Russia in the mid 1800s. Largest territory and population of any European Nation. Extremely diverse population. White Russians (West). Ukrainians (South). Great Russians. Industrial development lacking. Alexander I. Nicholas I. Alexander II & III. Nicholas II. Russia in the 19th Century. Russian society remained semi-feudal and backward, with much popular discontent.. Russia remained isolated from Western culture and did not modernize.. ALEXANDER III. The voice of God orders us courageously to undertake the task of ruling, with faith in the strength and rightness of autocratic power.. Born in St. Petersburg on Feb. 26, 1845. Second son of Tsar Alexander II. Russian Revolution From monarchy, Revolution, to Communism Romanov Family Tree Romanov Family Tree Chapter 7, Section 5: Russia: Reform and Reaction ( pg # 246-251) Focus Question: Why did Industrialization and reform come more slowly to Russia than to Western Europe? Reform and Revolution in Russia Chapter 25 Section 4 Russia in the mid 1800s Largest territory and population of any European Nation Extremely diverse population White Russians (West) Ukrainians (South)