CCOT+Outline+Russian+Labor

I. From 1750 to 1914 the world was experiencing a massive transformation in the face of industrialization. Russia, for example, was undergoing many social changes in relation to its feudal work for and the inevitable transition it would face in the shrinking world. This however did not stop the Russian government from policing and repressing any sporadic social revolution led by its people over this period.

II. Social Changes a. Change from Agricultural Feudalism to Industrialized Impoverished Working Class i. 1750 – Feudal Russia, protected by strong monarchy ii. 1861 – Emancipation of the serfs - Resulted in a large urban labor force - Industrialization and mechanization resulted in transition of job skills - Taxes were imposed which resulted in the continued poverty of the working class. iii. 1904 – Russia became completely industrialized - Russia became privately owned with no economical autonomy - as a result a peasant revolution in 1905 led to political representation and less economic constrictions for the working class. b. This however did not stop the Russian monarchy and government from attempting to put down any social revolution.

III. Political Continuity a. Throughout the period of 1750 to 1914 the Russian government used police force and brutal repression in an attempt to halt the growing social revolution of the working class. i. 1773 – 1775 – Pugachev Revolution – put down by Catherine the Great ii. 1830 – The liberal aristocrats and orthodox Catholics attempted to lead a social rebellion but were soon repressed by Tsar Nicholas the First via brutal force against the peasants and the exiling of its aristocratic leaders. iii. 1905 – The peasant revolution – organized general strikes and insurrections. The Tsar attempted to put them down yet this only angered the peasants. Eventually a time for change was recognized. b. This continuous political repression of the working class eventually led to greatest social change Russia ever experienced, the Bolshevik Revolution.

IV. Conclusion