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Read about the problems facing Alexander III when he came to power in 1881 on p.11-12. Extension. Decide which was the most urgent problem he faced.  starter activity. Alexander III (1881-94). Problems. Unexpectedly became Tsar Challenges of governing huge Russian Empire

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  1. Read about the problems facing Alexander III when he came to power in 1881 on p.11-12. Extension. Decide which was the most urgent problem he faced. starter activity Alexander III (1881-94)

  2. Problems Unexpectedly became Tsar Challenges of governing huge Russian Empire Alexander II’s reforms had increased popular expectations Pressures from advisers – Westernisers & Slavophiles New political classes – demanding more political participation

  3.  Key words: slavophile Did Alexander III undo all of his father’s reforms?  LOs To identify at least 5 major problems facing Alexander III and evaluate how successfully he dealt with them

  4.  Your task Note-taking skills  If you were the Tsar which areas would you judge to be most successful. How would this be different if your were a peasant farmer? Read p.13-16 and record as a spider diagram the measures Alexander III used to assert his authority after his father’s death. Focus on these areas: The government The justice system The press Education Ethnic minorities Financial reform

  5. Sort the cards into 2 piles: Alexander II & III. Categorise the cards, e.g. economy, society … On balance who did more to avert a revolution?

  6. What were the similarities and differences in Russia between the start and the end of Alexander III’s reign? Alexander III (1881-1894) 6’ 3’’ tall!

  7.  Extension • Produce a presentation / factoid on Konstantin Pobedonostev, chief procurator of the Holy Synod and one of Alexander III’s closest advisers • Read Ch15, p.148-155 (Sixmith) and take note on Alexander III’s achievements and failings

  8.  Plenary • List 5 reforms introduced by Alexander III • How accurate is the view that Alexander II was the great liberator and his son Alexander III was a great reactionary? Alexander III Alexander II

  9.  Homework • Complete the table your teacher provides using p.12-17 •  Extension. Supplement your notes with Oxley, p.42-51 Alexander III with his family

  10.  Extension • Produce a factoid (1 side A4) on Tsar Nicholas II. Include the following: • Early life • His family • Years in government • Key achievements / failings • Include ‘juicy quotes’ from contemporaries and historians

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