What reforms did Nicholas II offer?
After another military defeat in the 1905 Russo-Japanese War, a group of workers on strike walked to Nicholas II’s palace to present him with a petition of grievances. The czar’s troops opened fire on the unarmed strikers. This slaughter on Sunday, January 27, 1905 (Bloody Sunday) led to a general work stoppage throughout the country. Nicholas II then allowed the formation of a Russian parliament, called the Duma. However, he was really still committed to absolutism and did not abide by the constitutional powers of the legislature. IV. What groups formed to oppose Nicholas II in 1917? Four major groups formed to work toward change in Russian society ncluding the removal of the czar. 1. Naradynik – oldest opposition — Lenin’s older brother had been involved with this group before being hung for trying to kill Alexander II — known later as the Social Revolutionary Party. 2. Republican party – Bourgeoisie who desire a republic. 3. Anarchists – students, some radical peasants, some indus
