Topic 12: Imperial Russia (1855-1924)

Alexander II

¨The reforms of Alexander II were mainly aimed at preserving Russian autocracy.” Discuss. (Nov 2017)

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Alexander III & Nicolas II

With reference to the period up to 1914, discuss the economic developments that took place in Russia during the reigns of Alexander III & Nicolas II (May 2017)

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1905 Revolution

Discuss the causes and consequences of the 1905 Revolution in Russia (May 2018)

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February Revolution

¨Russia´s participation in the First World War was the main cause of the February/March 1917 Revolution.¨ To what extent do you agree with this statement? (May 2018)

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October Revolutions

Discuss the view that the Provisional Government collapsed because of the power of the Soviets? (Nov 2017)

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Lenin´s Russia

¨Lenin had the most significant role in the consolidation of the new Soviet State.¨ Discuss (Nov 2018)

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