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When did Alexander dissolve the assembly?

  • 1880

  • 1879

  • 1881

  • 1882

Answer

In 1880, Alexander III dissolved the assembly, a consultative body established by his father, Alexander II. The assembly had limited powers and was seen by Alexander III as a potential threat to his autocratic rule. He believed that the assembly would encourage liberal ideas and undermine his authority. The dissolution of the assembly marked a shift towards a more conservative and authoritarian regime under Alexander III.
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