October Manifesto

What was the impact of the Tsar’s inaction in response to the February 1905 protests?

It furthered discontent as well as social and political dissent.

What was the significance of the Union of Unions formed in May 1905?

It exemplified how many social classes were uniting against the regime.

What were the consequences of the industrial strikes in February 1905?

They resulted in 400,000 workers being involved, shutting down St Petersburg and Moscow, and paralyzing the economy.

What happened to troops returning from service in 1905?

They mutinied, indicating a loss of support for the Tsar.

What event occurred in Odessa in July 1905?

Pro-Potemkin protesters faced a massacre resulting in around 2000 deaths and over 3000 injuries.

What was the October Manifesto?

A proclamation on 17th October 1905 where the Tsar conceded his absolute divine right and promised civil rights and the establishment of a legislative body, the Duma.

What did the October Manifesto promise regarding civil rights?

It promised freedom of speech and assembly, unwarranted arrest, association, and elections based on universal suffrage.

How did nobles respond to the October Manifesto?

They were probably outraged at the Tsar conceding power but generally unaffected as they retained their jobs, money, and land.

How did the liberals react to the October Manifesto?

They split into Kadets, who wanted more English constitutional monarchy, and Octobrists, who were more conservative and satisfied with the outcome.

What was the general response of the military to the unrest in 1905?

Troops were sent to rural areas to subdue peasants.

What was the Okhrana's role during the unrest?

The Okhrana arrested those who defied authority.

What was the reaction of the middle class to the October Manifesto?

They were primarily scared of more violence.

What was the response of workers to the events of 1905?

They were suppressed with no concessions given to them.

What was the outcome for peasants after the October Manifesto?

They were happy as mortgage repayments were reduced and then abolished, significantly decreasing land seizures.