The Serfdom Abolition Movement was a social and political campaign in the 19th century aimed at abolishing serfdom, a system where peasants were tied to the land and subject to the control of landlords.
Think of it like a school where students are not allowed to leave or change schools without permission from their principal. The Serfdom Abolition Movement would be like a group of parents, teachers, and students campaigning for students' rights to choose their own school.
Emancipation Reform (1861): This was an order issued by Tsar Alexander II that effectively abolished serfdom in Russia.
Peasant Revolt: A widespread struggle in which peasants rise up against their landlords or rulers, often due to oppressive conditions such as serfdom.
Feudalism: A socio-economic system prevalent during the Middle Ages where lords granted land (known as fiefs) to vassals (serfs) in exchange for loyalty and service.
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