1st Duma and 2nd Duma

When was it ran from?

Apr-July 1906

What did it debate over?

Matters of the empire, such as polish question. Most important discussions concerned land distributions.

What did the gvmt state about land distributions?

Gvmt stated compulsory redistribution was not an option

How did the duma respond to the concerns over land distributions?

Angered them, they wanted a more radical solution, disappointments and demanded gained press coverage - little achieved

How did Nicholas respond to the Dumas anger?

Claimed actions of duma were illegal and disbanded after 2 months

What occurred between the 1st and 2nd dumas?

A new approach to dealing with dissidents was adopted, sparked by arrest of Kadet and Labourist party members who signed the Vyborg manifesto against taxes

What did Stolypin think?

Dissenters should be dealt with harsher?

What system was introduced?

For rioters to be accelerated by having field court martial- fast trials and thousands of executions

Who dominated the first duma?

Kadets - 185/470 total seats

When was the 2nd duma?

Feb-June 1907

What was the 2nd duma called?

Duma of national anger

How many seats did the kadets have this time?

Under 100 seats

Who were there fewer of and there more of?

Kadets and labourists, SD, SR, Octoberists and far right representatives

What did the Tsar and Stolypin continue to do?

Mistrust the Dumas work over land reform and management of the Russian army

Who did the tsar frame?

SD member for attempting to arrange an army mutiny

What did the Tsar proclaim about the duma?

It was subversive, ( menshiveks and SR) he dissolved it and overhauled the electoral system