AP Success - AP World History: Manifesto of October 17th, 1905
Manifesto of October 17th, 1905"We require the government dutifully to execute our unshakeable will: (1.) To grant to the population the essential foundations of civil freedom, based on the principles of genuine inviolability of the person, freedom of conscience, speech, assembly and association. (2.) Without postponing the scheduled elections to the State Duma, to admit to participation in the duma (insofar as possible in the short time that remains before it is scheduled to convene) of all those classes of the population that now are completely deprived of voting rights; and to leave the further development of a general statute on elections to the future legislative order. 3.) To establish as an unbreakable rule that no law shall take effect without confirmation by the State Duma and that the elected representatives of the people shall be guaranteed the opportunity to participate in the supervision of the legality of the actions of Our appointed officials."
Question 1
What was the primary purpose of the Manifesto of October 17th, 1905?
To grant civil liberties and establish a legislative body with the power to confirm laws.
To declare war against Japan and mobilize the Russian population for military service.
To announce the abdication of the Tsar and the establishment of a provisional government.
To reform the agricultural policies and address the grievances of the peasantry.
Question 2
The Manifesto of October 17th, 1905, was a response to which of the following events?
The Crimean War of 1853-1856.
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917.
The Decembrist Revolt of 1825.
The Russian Revolution of 1905.
Question 3
Which of the following best reflects the political changes proposed in the Manifesto of October 17th, 1905?
The complete abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a democratic republic.
The expansion of the Russian Empire through aggressive territorial conquests.
The creation of the State Duma as a legislative body with the authority to confirm laws.
The introduction of a new economic system based on socialist principles.
Question 4
The Manifesto of October 17th, 1905, sought to address the issue of 'inviolability of the person.' This is most closely associated with which of the following concepts?
The right to private property and wealth accumulation.
Protection against arbitrary arrest and punishment.
The ability to run for public office without restrictions.
The freedom to participate in international trade and commerce.
Question 5
The inclusion of 'freedom of conscience, speech, assembly and association' in the Manifesto of October 17th, 1905, suggests that the Russian government was attempting to:
Appease public discontent by offering reforms that expanded individual liberties.
Strengthen the autocratic power of the Tsar by limiting public discourse.
Align with Western European powers by adopting their forms of governance.
Promote a state-sponsored religion and suppress all other forms of religious expression.
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