What Caused the 1905 Russian Uprising?

The revolution was the outcome of long periods of repression and unrest across the country which started with Peter the Great. Through Peter the Great's tsardom, he forced his will onto the people through force and terror. Alexander II brought reform through the emancipation of the serfs in 1861 which only lead to harsh economic conditions that did not satisfy the needs of the farmers and peasants. These reforms had changed the social and economic structures of society but the political system was left untouched. All attempts were stopped by the monarchy. …