1.Why was modernisation needed?
Russia was seen as a major power, but with a weak industry there was little that they could support there army. Also, a growing population, that based itself on agriculture, the poor weather conditions caused starvation, and the peasants who had little to loose started multiple uprising. The outdated machines did little to have any positive efficiency with farming. Simply, Russia needed to industrialize, to create a navy and army, to rival other super powers, and to improve the economy for the citisens.
2.Why was modernisation dangerous to the Tsar?
Most countries who had modernised had democracy, and parliaments. To maintain autocracy, would be difficult, as bringing millions of previously hateful farmers into cities, would demand work forces and challenge the government with centralised core of civil revolutionairy armies.
3.how did Witte try to build up industry?
He wanted to build up the railways and tax citizens, whi
4.How successful was Witte's economic policy?
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