Chapter 9 Discussion

Chapter 9 Worksheet

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How is Russia significantly different for Tsar Alexander II, than for his Uncle Alexander I? (149)

2. What contributed to Alexander II being able to bring about reforms? (149)

3. What were the “Great Reforms”?

4. What was the intent of Alexander III’s “Russian principles, Russian Strength, Russian People”? (155)

5. What happens to ethnic minorities, especially the Jews under Alexander III? (155-56)

6. What was the Witte System? (156)

7. What are the consequences of social and economic modernization? (157)

8. What is the impact of industrialization on Russian society and economy? (159)

9. What does Thompson argue is revolutionizing about modernization in Russian society? (159-60)

10. Compare the two competing schools of thought that emerge in Russia during this time? (160-66)

11. What are the external challenges to Russian stability during this time? (164-166)