The Tsarist regime in Russia, under Tsar Nicholas II, survived the 1905 Revolution but not that of February 1917. Several important factors such as the economy, the government and the military, contributed the eventual failure of the autocratic monarchy in Russia. These factors influenced the people of Russia differently in 1905 and 1917. Some factors were not prevalent in the earlier rebellion but increased and changed over the period of eleven years. The way the Tsar dealt with each of these issues had a significant influence over the outcome of the rebellion in February, 1917.
In 1905, general unrest was prevalent in Russia, primarily amongst the lower classes: the rural peasants and the urban workers. Government stimulated industrialisation, increased jobs in factories in the cities but the new jobs came with new grievances. Workers felt that they were overworked, underpaid and not being afforded any civil liberties by their employers or by …show more content…
The economic situation leading up to 1905 was (dismal/grim). The increasing population led to a shortage of land, especially amongst rural peasants, leaving many without work or home. In response, the government under the direction of Minister of Finance, Sergei Witte, began to increase industrialisation in Russia. Increased work on railway and transportation and in manufacturing of goods and machines led to more job opportunities. The war with Japan ended in 1905 which relieved a lot of economic strain, redirecting money from the front lines to Russian cities. Government intervention alleviated economic strain and helped to progress Russia from an agricultural society to a more modern capitalist society. The economic situation improved and the Russian people benefitted. Frustrations with the government became largely socially and politically motivated, focused on civil liberties and political
In 1905, general unrest was prevalent in Russia, primarily amongst the lower classes: the rural peasants and the urban workers. Government stimulated industrialisation, increased jobs in factories in the cities but the new jobs came with new grievances. Workers felt that they were overworked, underpaid and not being afforded any civil liberties by their employers or by …show more content…
The economic situation leading up to 1905 was (dismal/grim). The increasing population led to a shortage of land, especially amongst rural peasants, leaving many without work or home. In response, the government under the direction of Minister of Finance, Sergei Witte, began to increase industrialisation in Russia. Increased work on railway and transportation and in manufacturing of goods and machines led to more job opportunities. The war with Japan ended in 1905 which relieved a lot of economic strain, redirecting money from the front lines to Russian cities. Government intervention alleviated economic strain and helped to progress Russia from an agricultural society to a more modern capitalist society. The economic situation improved and the Russian people benefitted. Frustrations with the government became largely socially and politically motivated, focused on civil liberties and political