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1
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Why did Alexander go back on reforms in 1866?

A

An assassination attempt.

2
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What effect did radicals have?

A

Forced the Tsar to become more conservative and repressive.

3
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What changed to the Education reform?

A

Dmitry Tolstoy took over. Orthodox Church regained control of education. Traditional classes and no longer open to all. Strict control over student activities.

4
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How did the police get control?

A

Encouraged the Third Section and strengthened the police. Searches and arrests increased. Held show trials. Persecution of ethnic minorities.

5
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What was the Loris-Melikov Constituion (1880)?

A

Report in response to Zemstva demands - release political prisoners and Third Section abolished. Alexander II accepted the proposals.

6
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What happened 1881?

A

Alexander II was assassinated by the People’s Will?