Which of the following tables accurately distinguishes the short-term causes and long-term causes of Russification policies?(1 point)

Responses

Short-Term Causes Long-Term Causes
Russia’s conflict with different territories
The loss in the Crimean War
The assassination of Alexander II
Develop a centralized Russian identity
Gain state control
Gain a political and economic advantage
Short-Term Causes Long-Term Causes Russia’s conflict with different territories The loss in the Crimean War The assassination of Alexander II Develop a centralized Russian identity Gain state control Gain a political and economic advantage

1 answer

In evaluating the causes of Russification policies, we can properly categorize them into short-term and long-term causes. Here's how the causes you provided can be accurately distinguished:

Short-Term Causes:

  • The loss in the Crimean War
  • The assassination of Alexander II
  • Russia’s conflict with different territories

Long-Term Causes:

  • Develop a centralized Russian identity
  • Gain state control
  • Gain a political and economic advantage

This classification aligns with historical contexts, where short-term causes often arise from immediate events or crises, while long-term causes are rooted in broader objectives and strategies that shape policies over time.