... became more apparent. Out of this backwardness, a class known as the intelligentsia emerged. The intelligentsia were upper-class, well educated Russian citizens who were becoming increasingly concerned with the problems arising in the Tsarist regime. Although all wanted a change in the governmental system, there were many different ideas on how to do this. There were liberals, known as "westernizers", who wanted ... ...

• Word Count: 1522
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... the alliance systems were exploited and manipulated by every country participating in them, in the hope that the alliances would help to solve the foreign and domestic problems that were arising. These ensuing problems that the nations faced placed an unavoidable burden upon the leaders of the nations. The apparent situation that eventually a war would break out provided the ample opportunity ... ...

• Word Count: 1892
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate