Question

Which statement distinguishes the long-term causes of Russification rather than the short-term cause?(1 point)
Responses

A desire to compete with the development of Britain and Germany caused the implementation of Russification policies.
A desire to compete with the development of Britain and Germany caused the implementation of Russification policies.

A desire to bolster Russia’s power status caused the implementation of Russification policies.
A desire to bolster Russia’s power status caused the implementation of Russification policies.

A desire to bring the Russian Empire into the modern age caused the implementation of Russification policies.
A desire to bring the Russian Empire into the modern age caused the implementation of Russification policies.

A desire to establish a Russian identity, gain state control, and persecute ethnic minorities caused the implementation of Russification policies.

Answer 1

"A desire to establish a Russian identity, gain state control, and persecute ethnic minorities caused the implementation of Russification policies."

Reason: identity-building, centralization, and anti-minority bias are long-term, structural motives for Russification; things like competing with Britain/Germany or rapid modernization were more immediate, short-term triggers.