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Ineffective Edicts
- Tsar Nicholas hoped his February 18th edicts would quell unrest.
- However, Russia's issues were undiagnosed, and concessions insufficient.
Battle of Mukden
- Nicholas prayed for good news from the Russo-Japanese War.
- Instead, the Battle of Mukden resulted in massive casualties for both sides.
Unintended Consequences
- The Tsar's concessions inadvertently fueled political activity.
- Open meetings asserted implied rights to assembly and free speech.