Chap 4: Political Authority in Tsarist Russia

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Ethnic Minorities

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Diverse groups within a population that differ from the majority in language, culture, or religion.

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Tsarist Autocracy

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The government system in Tsarist Russia where the TSar held absolute power.

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These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the ethnic and cultural dynamics of Tsarist Russia, particularly focusing on nationalism, Russification policies, and Jewish history.

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Ethnic Minorities

Diverse groups within a population that differ from the majority in language, culture, or religion.

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Tsarist Autocracy

The government system in Tsarist Russia where the TSar held absolute power.

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Polish Nationalism

A political movement seeking the independence and self-determination of the Polish people.

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Russification

A policy aimed at promoting Russian culture and language and suppressing non-Russian cultures.

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Pale of Settlement

An area in Western Russia where Jews were allowed to live.

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Guerrilla Warfare

A form of irregular combat where small groups use ambushes and sabotage against larger traditional armies.

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Orthodoxy

The branch of Christianity emphasizing adherence to traditional doctrines and practices.

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Lutheranism

A branch of Protestant Christianity based on the teachings of Martin Luther.

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Cultural Russification

The process of assimilating non-Russian peoples into Russian culture.

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Political Concessions

Granting certain requests or rights to maintain control or appease dissent.

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Anti-Semitism

Prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews.

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Pogroms

Violent riots aimed at the massacre or persecution of a particular ethnic group, particularly Jews in Russia.

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Bessarabia

A historical region located between the Prut and Dniester Rivers, historically inhabited by Romanians and other ethnic groups.

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Finnish Diet

A historical assembly in Finland that had legislative powers, allowed under Russian rule.

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Cossacks

Members of a group of predominantly East Slavic people known for their military tradition.

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Baltic Germans

Ethnic Germans who lived in the Baltic region of modern-day Estonia and Latvia.

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Cultural Identity

The identity or feeling of belonging to a group based on culture, ethnicity, or heritage.

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Cyril and Methodius

Two Byzantine brothers credited with creating the Glagolitic alphabet for the Slavic peoples.

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Ukrainian Identity

The national identity associated with the Ukrainian people and their culture.

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Tsar Alexander II

The Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881, known for his reforms and challenges from nationalism.

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Tsar Alexander III

The Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894, known for his conservative policies and strong opposition to nationalism.

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Serfdom

A system by which peasants were bound to the land and under the authority of the landowner.

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Caucasus

A region between the Black and Caspian Seas, historically home to numerous ethnic groups.

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Martial Law

Military control over normal civilian functions of government.

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Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes pride in one's nation and culture, often leading to the desire for independence.

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Aristocracy

A class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges, particularly in hereditary terms.

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Political Rebellion

An uprising against the government's authority, often motivated by social or economic issues.

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Religious Tolerance

Acceptance and allowance of different religious beliefs and practices.

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Language Prohibition

A governmental rule that restricts the use of particular languages in public arenas.

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Historical Misinterpretation

Incorrect understanding or representation of historical events or contexts.

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Literary Censorship

The suppression of written works that are considered objectionable by governmental authorities.

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Social Revolution

Radical change in society that typically aims at a drastic transformation of social structures.

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Exile

The state of being barred from one's native country, often for political or punitive reasons.