jun 24, 1861 - Emancipation of Russian serfs

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The Emancipation Reform of 1861 was passed by Alexander II of Russia. It gave liberty to over 23 million people in the lower class and made them all free citizens. This, however, led to many problems as the Serfs were simply free and still were not in any better conditions then before. (5.3)

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