Events
Economic Strike at PutilovWave of strikes around
cities and townsTsar's uncle, shocked the country, Tsar sent
out petitions with suggestions of reformRussian Army Defeated at MukdenRussian Baltic Fleet was Wiped out at TsushimaSecond Zemstvo CongressNon-party organization against the
government, acted as an umbrella group
for trade and professional organizations.
Included liberals, workers, students, lawyers
and professional groups to force reforms.There was a growing demand for civil
freedoms and a legislative assembly
elected by universal adult suffrage.Union of Unions FormedRevolt of the Battleship PotemkinAll-Russian Peasants Union MetIn secret they met near Moscow as
the voice of the peasants was taking
shape, requesting land to be handed
over and a constitutional assembly.Universities and Institutes Given More RightsHad the autonomy to control education
within their institutes and run their own
affairs. Started becoming focal points for
political meetings.Between Russia and Japan, Russian troops
were released and were then returned back
to European Russia to re-establish control.Treaty of Portsmouth SignedKadet Party was Formed(liberal)St. Petersburg Soviet was FormedUrban workers emerged and confronted the autocracyOctober ManifestoTsar was persuaded, granted civil liberties and
elected an assembly. Liberals and middle
classes felt they had achieved their goalsBloody SundayGrand Duke Sergei AssassinatedArmed militia of over 6000, moved into
cities and town to re-establish controlTension in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg Leaders Arrested
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