consequences of the 1905 revolution

• Nicholas promised an elected parliament and civil rights which satisfied many workers and middle classes
• the liberals split into octoberists and kadets
• October manifesto 


  promised freedom of speech, right to form political parties, established Dumas so no new laws could be passed without their consent
• Nicholas significantly reduced redemption payments for peasants
• opposition divided and expulsion of leaders meaning strikers didn't have anyone to follow so went back to work