Judging Russia in the Era of Western Hegemony: 1750-1905
Directions: Review each of the following statements and, using your reading,
decide if you agree, disagree, or want to revise the statement. Then, provide 3
to 6 pieces of evidence to support your decision.
1. “The strong connection between the czar, the Russian Orthodox Church, and
the noble (boyar) class worked well for Russia.”
2. “Russia overstepped its bounds in the Crimean War.”
3. “The emancipation of serfs in 1861 greatly improved the lives of the Russian
people and the Russian economy.”
4. “There were no significant political or legal reforms in Russia in the 19th
century.”
5. “The Russian minister of finance, Sergei Witte, was successful in making
great strides in industrial development for Russia.”
6. “The Czarist regime effectively contained political opposition.”
7. “The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) demonstrated continued weaknesses in
Russia despite efforts at reform.”