G9-HIS-L2 Russian Revolution and Socialism in Europe

Which of the following best describes the main goal of liberals in early 19th century Europe?

• Complete transformation of society
• Gradual societal change with religious tolerance
• Concentration of power in the hands of a few
• Immediate revolution to overthrow monarchs

What was a key difference between liberals and radicals in 19th century Europe?

• Liberals supported women's suffrage while radicals did not
• Radicals opposed private property while liberals supported it
• Liberals wanted rapid change while radicals preferred gradual reform
• Radicals opposed the concentration of wealth while liberals were more accepting of it

How did conservatives' views change in the 19th century compared to the 18th century?

• They became more opposed to any change
• They accepted some change was inevitable but should be slow
• They embraced rapid, revolutionary change
• They completely abandoned traditional values

What was Karl Marx's central argument about capitalist society?

• Capitalism was the ideal economic system
• Workers would always be fairly compensated
• Profit accumulation by private capitalists exploited workers
• Cooperatives were the solution to economic inequality

Which group did Marx believe would ultimately triumph in the conflict with capitalists?

• The bourgeoisie
• The nobility
• The workers
• The government

What was a unique feature of Russian peasants compared to other European peasants?

• They owned large estates
• They periodically pooled and redistributed land
• They were mostly factory workers
• They had no interest in land ownership

What was the main point of disagreement between the Socialist Revolutionaries and the Social Democrats in Russia?

• The role of the Tsar
• The importance of industrialization
• The potential of peasants in the revolution
• The need for a constitution

What was Vladimir Lenin's view on party organization in Tsarist Russia?

• The party should be open to all
• The party should focus on peaceful protest
• The party should be disciplined with controlled membership
• The party should ally with the Tsar

What was a major cause of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?

• Rapid industrialization
• Victory in the Russo-Japanese War
• Declining real wages and poor working conditions
• Increased political freedoms

How did Tsar Nicholas II respond to the creation of the first Duma?

• He embraced it as a step towards democracy
• He allowed it to function freely
• He dismissed it within 75 days
• He expanded its powers