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The Reforms of Alexander II

The Reforms of Alexander II. What were the problems?. Serfdom. Huge sections of the population restricted Holding back the development of the economy Industrial and agricultural Causing major military issues for Russia. Local Government. Emancipation changed everything

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The Reforms of Alexander II

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  1. The Reforms of Alexander II What were the problems?

  2. Serfdom • Huge sections of the population restricted • Holding back the development of the economy • Industrial and agricultural • Causing major military issues for Russia

  3. Local Government • Emancipation changed everything • Needed a substitute for the Serf-owners • Would need to provide for education, justice, guidance & infrastructure...

  4. The Military • Crimean War • Government debt • Serf service – 25 years! • No incentive to improve/progress

  5. Education • Tied to emancipation, economic and military reforms. • Needed an educated work force.

  6. Judiciary • No elective government in Russia • Tsarist officials were in charge of justice in Russia

  7. The Economy • Nature of Russia – geography and demography • Travel/transport • Lack of a workforce • Resources under-utilised • Agriculture industry • No finance industry

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