1. Russo-Japanese War and the 1905 Revolution
Reasons for Entering the War It initially entered the War over control of Mancuria and Korea as Russia wanted more power and land expansion. ... The Effects of War The more profound effect of the War was the shift in Russia's, and most importantly the Tsar's, reputation. ... Aside from this, many aspects of Russian life were affected by the War. It was economically unprudent to partake in such a War at a time of austerity for most Russians. ... An extract from the Tsar's diary at the time shows him completely undermining the importance of the protest, and the effect this migh...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate