Dumas + Fundamental Laws

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What was the major political party in the First Duma and in general, what did they demand?

The majority was in favor of the Kadets and it demanded an increase in powers for the Duma.

(April-July 1906)

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Why did the Tsar dissolve the first Duma?

He saw it as disrespectful and too anti-government. Their demands were too radical and was essentially already resistant to reform.

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How long did the Second Duma last and why was it dissolved?

It lasted 102 days between February and June 1907 and it was dissolved as the government claimed that the revolutionary groups only wanted to promote more violence rather than strengthen Russia. As the revolutionaries took part in this Duma, the demands were much more radical.

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What changes occurred in the Second Duma (Feb-June 1907)?

New elections resulted in more radicals participating, leading to internal divisions.
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What did the electoral laws changed by the Tsar in 1907 aim to achieve?

The changes reduced the number of deputies representing workers and increased representation from the conservative upper class. This disenfranchised the regular citizens and aided the gentry. It took twice the number of industrial workers than peasants to elect a deputy.

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What was the role of the Progressive Bloc during the Dumas?
They formed a large group of conservatives who met secretly to discuss dissatisfaction with the Tsar and called for his abdication.
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Which political party only participated in the Third Duma?
The Socialist Revolutionaries (SRs).
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What did the Fundamental Laws established on April 23, 1906, signify?
They reiterated Tsar Nicholas II's supreme autocratic power and limited the Duma's authority.
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What was the response of the Tsar regarding the Duma's power as stated in the Fundamental Laws?
The Tsar maintained the right to appoint, dismiss laws, and dissolve the Duma at will.
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What was a key feature of the electoral laws that favored conservatives during the Dumas?
It took more than twice the number of industrial workers compared to peasants to elect a deputy.