Why did Witte fall into disgrace as a reformer?
Due to corruption charges
Due to foreign pressure
Due to court opposition to his changes
Due to his unsuccessful economic policies
Answer
Witte fell into disgrace as a reformer due to court opposition to his changes. The Tsar's family and courtiers opposed Witte's economic policies, which were designed to strengthen the Russian economy and make it more competitive with the economies of other European countries. Witte's reforms also included a reduction in the power of the nobility and the Church, which angered these groups.
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