Question

What was the purpose behind the 1905 workers' march in St. Petersburg that became known as Bloody Sunday?

A. To protest Russian involvement in World War I.
B. To imprison and execute the tsar and his family.
C. To present a petition to the tsar and ask for his help in reforming Russia.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

C. To present a petition to the tsar and ask for his help in reforming Russia. The march was organized by a local priest, Father Gapon, who had gathered a group of workers who wanted to present a petition to Tsar Nicholas II asking for better working conditions and an end to the oppressive labor laws. The march ended in tragedy when Imperial troops fired on the crowd, killing and wounding hundreds of protesters.

Answer 2

The purpose behind the 1905 workers' march in St. Petersburg that became known as Bloody Sunday was to present a petition to the Tsar and ask for his help in reforming Russia. Therefore it is option C.